Mission

Our mission is to ensure that all learning environments facilitate inquiry-based differentiation through intentional and explicit instruction. Our goal is to develop internationally-minded, knowledgeable and caring young people that possess the ability to "think outside the box" and understand their role in helping to create a better world through diverse understanding and respect. Justina Road Elementary School will also ensure that comprehensive achievement data will guide in making systematic decisions that guarantee an exemplary learning environment which results in high achievement for all students.

Vision

All who enter Justina Road Elementary School experience a celebration of global diversity amidst a community of life-long learners.

Students are encouraged to become active and compassionate leaders in our community.

Our community is comprised of various ethnic, demographic, and socio-economic differences that foster tolerance and acceptance through interdependent relationships.

All staff will provide authentic accommodations for the whole child through collaborative and collegial planning.

Professional learning communities are cultivated through planning, mentoring, nurturing, and collaborative decision making.

All learning environments facilitate inquiry-based differentiation through intentional and explicit standards-based and concept-driven instruction.

Our Values

  • Be Reflective (Honesty & Trustworthiness)
    • evaluate, self-check
  • Be a Thinker (Fairness)
    • initiate, decide ethically
  • Be Caring (Kindness & Caring)
    • empathize, respect
  • Be Knowledgeable (Responsible & Attentive)
    • explore, comprehend
  • Be Open-minded (Respect & Tolerance)
    • appreciate differences, accepting
  • Be an Inquirer (Patience & Perseverance)
    • question, wonder
  • Be Principled (Patriotism)
    • honest, dignified
  • Be Risk-takers (Courage & Initiative)
    • courageous, independent
  • Be Communicators (Citizenship & Cooperation)
    • expressive, articulate
  • Be Balanced (Self-Control)
    • well-rounded, poised
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