The Clark Covenant

We believe:

• all students at all levels must learn their role as a citizen in a multicultural democracy.

• all students at all levels can be successful when given access to the highest levels of curriculum in a variety of ways and environments.

• learning is characterized by the active participation of all students at all levels. A constant feature of the learning process is its emphasis on manipulatives, teamwork, individual learning styles, multiculturalism, technology and applied learning.

• learning should take place in a safe, comfortable, physically attractive environment and in an atmosphere of respect and fairness.

• learning is maximized in small, intimate families composed of caring students and adults.

• the role of the teacher is to guide learning through a variety of standards-based instructional strategies.

• learning begins with commitment by all stakeholders to be on time and prepared.

• learning develops the capacity for critical thought and effective communication by ensuring that all students at all levels learn to read, write, reflect and report.

• learning is goal-oriented and develops a sense of personal commitment by all students at all levels to themselves, the school and community, our country , the global community.

• the school, community and all stakeholders have the responsibility to address the academic, social, physical and psychological needs of all students.

• all students have the right to be included in all community school activities.

• the whole child is best developed when applied learning and fine arts are part of the core curriculum.

• learning is improved when all stakeholders are represented in shared decision making.

• life long learning is promoted by a school that serves its community and a community that serves its school.

• it is the schoolograms.

• assessment should drive instruction, be ongoing, foster individual learning styles and be demonstrable.

• learning is improved when all stakeholder groups participate in and implement professional growth activities that are meaningful and relevant.