The St. Tammany Parish Public School System provides a caring environment for learning, a challenging and relevant curriculum, innovative instruction and solid student achievement. Constant commitment to improvement and to high performance has made the System a leader in the State of Louisiana, by all major standards of educational excellence.
We believe that: • public education is an investment in the future of our country and is the foundation for an informed democratic society; • high standards of performance and continuous improvement are essential for high-quality education; • knowledge of basic skills and critical thinking form the foundation for life-long learning; • excellence in education and accountability for student success are best achieved through cooperative vision and effort of students, families, educators, and community; • all students can learn to their potential, given appropriate expectations, challenging curriculum, and high-quality instruction that addresses the individual learning styles, developmental levels, and backgrounds of students; • school curriculum should be engaging, challenging, and responsive to the changing needs of society; • technology skills are essential for enhancing communication, broadening sources of information, and functioning in a technology-rich society; • a safe and caring school environment that supports the well-being and positive self-worth of students is fundamental to a high-quality education; • teaching citizenship and modeling respect and ethical behavior are important to help students become productive, responsible members of society; • the School District must attract and retain exemplary employees and must provide ongoing professional development that meets the needs of students, staff, and community; and • open, ongoing communication is necessary to build trust and cooperation.
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