Mission of the Wilkes County Schools

Beliefs of the Wilkes County Schools

• We believe that all individuals have intrinsic worth.
• We believe that all students have a right to safety and courtesy.
• We believe that all students can learn.
• We believe that the school environment should be inviting and supportive.
• We believe that high expectations result in improved performance.
• We believe that parental involvement contributes to successful learning.
• We believe that our staff must act as positive role models for students.
• We believe in the development of the whole child.

Goals of the Wilkes County Schools

• Create positive, engaging environments that nurture student and staff involvement.
• Organize schools for safety and orderliness.
• Ensure that all students and staff have the opportunity to achieve high levels of success.
• Empower staffs to engage in site-based decision-making with an accountability component.
• Align the curricular program to ensure rigor, relevance, and relationships.
• Foster stronger collaborative partnerships between schools, families, and community members.
• Support innovative programs and practices that promote positive student growth.
• Provide and encourage staff development opportunities that improve and broaden the skills of all employees.
• Commit to the acquisition, maintenance, and use of technology as a tool for enhanced learning.
• Recruit highly qualified, enthusiastic employees and reward them for continued excellence.
• Design a building program based on the needs of students.