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Our Mission

Mission, Vision, and Beliefs

 

OUR MISSION

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
     

OUR 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.

OUR 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