Learning is a process in which each learner constructs his or her own understanding in interaction with others. We are committed to providing an environment, experiences, and assistance that enable young people and adults to do this. Every student can be a successful learner and deserves the instruction, high expectations, and support that he or she needs to learn.

We expect students to become confident and capable lifelong learners; skillful and responsive communicators; critical and creative thinkers; and responsible and active contributors. We seek to enable them to progressively expand their knowledge, understanding and skills in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, mathematics, science, social studies, the arts, physical education, health, technology, individual and collaborative work, and problem solving.

We seek to foster the self-esteem of every member of our school community and to create an environment in which students and staff engage in meaningful work, experience satisfaction and enjoyment, develop mutual caring and respectful relationships, and have a sense of being in charge of one’s own life.

We seek to learn about and become effective in eliminating practices, attitudes and behaviors by which people are mistreated, denied their full dignity or the realization of their full potential, including those based on gender, race, socio-economic background, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, etc.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working and learning environment for all students and staff.

We seek a full partnership with parents in realizing our shared goals for students, for staff, and for our school.

                              Fort River School Improvement Plan