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Mission Statement:
The primary mission of the Grove Public School District is to provide a quality education which meets the diverse needs of all children. We will afford each student with the opportunity to develop his or her maximum potential regardless of personal handicap, ethnic or socio-economic origin, and empower them to become competent, productive contributors to a democratic society which will continue to be the hallmark of this school district.
Belief Statements:
We believe in excellence in education of each student as best benefits his needs, capabilities and aspirations. Opportunity for learning is basic to our democratic heritage, and becomes an individual right to be nurtured, protected and advance through public education. We commit ourselves to timely curricular and co-curricular selections which stress academic disciplines, moral objectives, physical development, social efficiency and productive citizenship. We recognize and encourage community interest, needs and organizations which influence and compliment educational purpose. We appreciate the critical need to learn how to learn in an ever changing society while retaining the traditional values and respect for proper authority. We stres a cooperative faculty and administrative relationship to provide a professional atmosphere for learning. Finally, we believe in the individual worth of each student and in his future.
Educational Objectives:
In accordance with this stated, approved and adopted philosophy, the Board of Education, administration, faculty and students of Grove Public Schools have set forth the following objectives to help the individual have:
A command of the knowledge, skills, habits and attitudes essential for effective learning throughout life.
An understanding of man and society, and the skills necessary for effectiveness in communicating ideas and feelings.
A knowledge of self, understanding of one's characteristics and motivations, and appropriate development of individual abilities and interests.
A proficiency in recognizing an defining problems, thinking critically, objectively and creatively about them, and acting constructively toward their solution.
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