Carthage's Mission, Beliefs and Vision page

Carthage Elementary Establishes Organizational Beliefs

Henry David Thoreau said, "Live your beliefs and you can turn around the world." Beliefs, according to Phil Schlechty, are deeply held assumptions on which one is willing to act and thus drive our actions. Carthage Elementary School faculty and staff recognize the power of establishing organizational beliefs and have established seven beliefs that will drive the direction of the school.

• We ensure the academic, social, and emotional well being of each student.

• We respect and appreciate the diversity among our school and global community.

• We provide a safe, clean, and orderly environment conducive to learning.

• We equip students with 21^st Century Skills needed to succeed within our global community.

• We exemplify the tenets of B.A.R.K.

(Be Responsible, Have an Awesome Attitude, Be Respectful, and Be Kind)

• We engage students in meaningful work so that profound learning takes place.

• We ignite a passion for reading in each student.