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Mission Statement
The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District is committed to assuring the academic achievement and personal growth of all students within an environment that promotes:- Respect for self and others
- Active engagement in learning
- Leadership in the global community
- The pursuit of excellence
Vision: Our vision is to develop a world-class school district that provides students with the skills to succeed in a changing global environment. This vision will be realized through a commitment to high-quality programs and continuous improvement based upon careful analysis and integration of the most effective practices.Beliefs: Our deepest convictions and values:
- All people have equal worth
- All individuals can be successful learners
- People learn in different ways and at different rates
- Learning is a lifelong pursuit
- Individuals learn best when actively engaged in the learning process
- High expectations yield high results
- Education is the shared responsibility of the student, family, school, and greater community
- Each person bears responsibility for the well-being of society and the quality of the environment
- Diversity of culture and belief enriches and strengthens our community
- Society benefits when individual rights are balanced with social responsibilities
- Ethical conduct is essential to the quality of life
- High-quality public education directly benefits the entire community and is essential for a democratic society