Our Vision
" A Symphony of Learners"
We will work together as a professional learning community
that continually incorporates "best practices" so
that all students will achieve high standards personally, socially and
academically. 
Our Mission
Recognizing that we live in an ever-changing world, William
Howard Taft Elementary School, in partnership with parents
and community, is deeply committed to establishing and upholding
high standards of learning that ALL students will achieve.
Our Values
- We will behave in a way that models respect and responsibility
for all individuals.
- We will work to create confident children through empowerment
and trust.
- We will treat our students in a way that promotes critical
thinking.
- We will utilize a variety of teaching methods to benefit
all children.
- We will involve parents, students, and community in the
teaching and learning process.
Our Beliefs
- We believe that all students can learn, and that we have
the capacity to teach all students.
- We believe that it is our responsibility to create an
environment in our classrooms that engages students in academic
work that results in a high level of achievement.
- We believe that with our support and help, students can
master challenging curricula.
- We believe that we are prepared to work collaboratively
with colleagues, students, and parents to achieve this shared
educational purpose.
- We believe that all individuals involved in the educational
process will model respect & responsibility for themselves
and for others.
- We believe that communicating honestly and openly at all
levels, both internally and externally, is critical to the
growth of the organization.
- We believe that it is our responsibility to continually
assess our effectiveness and continually improve the organization & its
effectiveness.
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