Lockwood School Board in Billings, Montana

Philosophy Statement

It is the function of Lockwood School District #26 to assure appropriate learning experiences to help all students in the district develop skills and attitudes fundamental in achieving individual satisfaction as responsible and contributing citizens. The Lockwood School District shall strive to provide the opportunities to each student to realize his full potential. These opportunities will not be limited to the confines of the recognized educational day and facility, but the Lockwood School District will also strive to provide a community environment which will encourage the overall learning experience.

School Board Objectives

To adopt suitable policies for the school district and school personnel.
To select the chief school officer.
To assist in interpreting the needs of the schools to the community.
To promote good public relations in order to advance the cause of education.
To provide the best possible school program relative to the community's ability to support it.
To determine and provide all budgetary needs.
To provide good school sites and facilities based on long-range planning.
To evaluate the work and leadership of the school administrator and the entire school program.
To orient new board members.
To demonstrate a spirit of "teamwork" in carrying out board responsibilities.
To provide education as efficiently as possible.
To follow the policies as outlined until circumstances arise which justify changes, revisions, or additions.

Mission Statement

The mission of Lockwood Schools is to provide our children with diverse opportunities to attain their potential as lifelong learners and productive citizens.

Vision Statement

The Lockwood School Community envisions a safe, nurturing environment where, through collaboration, members become lifelong learners. Our vision is to

enable children to connect learning to their life experiences
teach students to be successful readers, writers, and communicators who can problem solve and make wise decisions
provide opportunities for student enrichment and activities that will afford physical, mental, and social development
provide a student-centered, research-based curriculum which focuses on active construction of knowledge and an emphasis on the child as an individual
inspire personal ownership in the learning process
cultivate a climate which fosters respect, support, and growth opportunities for working within a diverse world
support the learning community in meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing, technological society
encourage teachers to capture the teachable moment, innovate and expect excellence
foster communication and involvement among staff, parents, students and community.
maintain a state-of-the-art facility
and have a little fun along the way!

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	Philosophy Statement It is the function of Lockwood School District #26 to assure appropriate learning experiences to help all students in the district develop skills and attitudes fundamental in achieving individual satisfaction as responsible and contributing citizens. The Lockwood School District shall strive to provide the opportunities to each student to realize his full potential. These opportunities will not be limited to the confines of the recognized educational day and facility, but the Lockwood School District will also strive to provide a community environment which will encourage the overall learning experience. School Board Objectives To adopt suitable policies for the school district and school personnel. To select the chief school officer. To assist in interpreting the needs of the schools to the community. To promote good public relations in order to advance the cause of education. To provide the best possible school program relative to the community's ability to support it. To determine and provide all budgetary needs. To provide good school sites and facilities based on long-range planning. To evaluate the work and leadership of the school administrator and the entire school program. To orient new board members. To demonstrate a spirit of "teamwork" in carrying out board responsibilities. To provide education as efficiently as possible. To follow the policies as outlined until circumstances arise which justify changes, revisions, or additions. Mission Statement The mission of Lockwood Schools is to provide our children with diverse opportunities to attain their potential as lifelong learners and productive citizens. Vision Statement The Lockwood School Community envisions a safe, nurturing environment where, through collaboration, members become lifelong learners. Our vision is to enable children to connect learning to their life experiences teach students to be successful readers, writers, and communicators who can problem solve and make wise decisions provide opportunities for student enrichment and activities that will afford physical, mental, and social development provide a student-centered, research-based curriculum which focuses on active construction of knowledge and an emphasis on the child as an individual inspire personal ownership in the learning process cultivate a climate which fosters respect, support, and growth opportunities for working within a diverse world support the learning community in meeting the challenges of a rapidly changing, technological society encourage teachers to capture the teachable moment, innovate and expect excellence foster communication and involvement among staff, parents, students and community. maintain a state-of-the-art facility and have a little fun along the way!