Mission Statement

The staff and community of Centre Ridge Elementary School are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that fosters enthusiasm for learning, stimulates creativity, recognizes achievement, and demonstrates respect for all individuals within the school. Through on going assessement, monitoring of our students, and inclusionary practices, we will plan, remediate, and enrich in order to support student achievement. Furthermore, we encourage the support and active participation of parents and community members in educating the students of Centre Ridge.

Our mission is to empower students to:

*Demonstrate proficiency in basic skills with the expectation of higher level thinking.

*Become proficient in the use of technology.

*Express creativity in all curriculum areas.

*Acquire self-confidence, self-discipline, independence and a sense of responsibility.

*Develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.

*Exhibit respect and appreciation for the diversity of others.

*Establish behaviors that contribute to the development of personal health and safety.