Wolcott Mission and Beliefs
The Wolcott Mission
The mission of Wolcott Elementary School, as a Higher Order Thinking School with a rigorous educational program, is to ensure every child will achieve a high standard of academic excellence through an integrated approach using arts, academics, and democracy in a safe, structured, and positive learning environment for children.
Wolcott Beliefs
- At Wolcott School, all children are unique, important, respected, and have the potential to learn.
- The partnership of children, staff and parents is focused on a child centered approach.
- We believe the best way to deliver academics is through effective teaching techniques and integrated, activity based instruction. This leads to the development of critical thinking skills that promote life-long learning.
- Children are encouraged to respond to interests beyond themselves, including the community and the world.
- Wolcott will foster an atmosphere of attainable success which encourages risk-taking and the freedom to make mistakes.
- Our school will assist children to develop mutual respect and sensitivity to the needs of others.
- In a partnership of school, family and community, emphasis will be placed on the whole child and the development of mind and character.
- With basic skills and experiences as building blocks, a balanced curriculum will include the integration of academics, arts, democracy, technology, and life skills.