Golden West believes that the effectiveness of the educational program hinges on being able to anticipate the future and make provisions for change. The Manteca Unified School District Board of Education clearly defines the broad scope of the educational program and allocates funds and resources to implement a quality educational program. The District believes that we should be a community of learners, focusing on values, knowledge, and skills in a safe and secure environment that will encourage student success. Our District is committed to establishing high academic standards for student-centered education. We believe in emphasizing a positive attitude through the teaching of life-skills, responsibility, and self-discipline. We encourage acceptance, tolerance, and respect for others. We believe in creating an atmosphere of trust in which the opinions, values and attitudes of our community of learners are respected and celebrated.