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    Farms Intermediate School Beliefs

    A successful school is build upon shared beliefs.  As a community working together, we will achieve the goals we have set for our children.
     
    We will nurture a positive school climate by...
    • creating a safe and secure physical environment.
    • fostering a sense of pride in our physical surroundings.
    • having clear rules and expectations of behavior.
    • promoting kindness and courtesy for all.
    • providing resources for all emotional, academic, and physical needs.
     
    We will establish high expectations by...
    • offering an array of educational opportunities that are challenging and open-ended so that our students may explore and achieve without limit.
    • setting standards that are clear and concise.
    • keeping parents informed and involved.
    • involving students in self appraisal as a critical element of their education.
     
    We will acquire knowledge and develop skills by...
    • using hands-on activities, cooperative learning and active participation.
    • practicing improving, expanding and solidifying student learning.
    • encouraging student and parents to work together to build a positive attitude toward learning.
    • providing opportunities to problem-solve, make complex decisions and evaluate efforts.
    • being life-long learners.
    • being prepared to use what we have learned.
     
    We will demonstrate reason, respect, and responsibility by...
    • recognizing and accepting diversity.
    • providing experiences for learning social skills and conflict resolution.
    • modeling and providing activities to develop kindness and compassion.
    • encouraging individual involvement of all members of the educational community in the learning process.
    • promoting involvement in community service.
     
    We will cultivate personal growth by...
    • acknowledging that physical, social and emotional health optimize learning potential.
    • providing opportunities that promote healthy minds, bodies, and social relationships.
    • providing experiences that help develop self-worth.
    • providing challenging new experiences.
    • modeling honesty, integrity and trustworthiness through positive interactions.