FES Beliefs
Learning: We believe everyone is a learner and has the right to learn. Learning is a life-long endeavor that is meaningful, inquiry-driven, and actively constructed through individual and social experiences. Stakeholder Expectations: We believe learning is enhanced when all students, parents, staff, and community members share responsibility in advancing the school’s mission through
open and honest communication and collaboration. Policy Making: We believe that the policies and decisions focus on meeting the needs of the students and represent the values and beliefs of the school community. We value stakeholder input and collaboration. Instruction: We believe effective instruction is student centered and encourages children to explore, experiment, and experience the joy of learning in a safe and nurturing environment. Instruction is differentiated to engage and challenge students while meeting their individual needs. Relationships: We believe that positive, trusting relationships are necessary to build and maintain an efficient and effective learning environment. Our relationships honor diversity, respect different viewpoints, and utilize individual strengths to build a professional learning community. Assessment: We believe that purposeful, ongoing assessment drives instruction and measures learning. Assessments are authentic, varied, and performance driven.
