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SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY

The Newaygo School District is committed to the philosophy of service to the children of our district.  Its primary purpose is to educate all children in so far as is possible to meet the ever increasing demands of our complex society, with the hope that they will become intellectually independent.  We accept each child where they are, and attempt to help them develop to their full potential.  To this end, we attempt to provide the greatest quality teachers, curriculum, and equipment the district is able to provide

 

NEWAYGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICT GOALS

 

•          Every building will meet AYP by concentrating on every student.

•          Evidence of a guaranteed, organized and synchronized curriculum.  

- every teacher using curriculum data management system for decision making.

•          Develop a Shared Vision Among All Employees

•          School of Choice

•          K-12 Writing Initiative

•          All Staff Highly Qualified - NCLB

 

 Adult Roles/Exit Outcomes Alignment

 

An Idealistic List of Characteristics that Newaygo Public High School Graduates Possess

 

  1. Be a reader and writer
  2. Be able to access and use information
  3. Be a team player
  4. Be an independent problem-solver
  5. Appreciate health issues, (physical, mental, emotional, and social)
  6. Be a cooperative lifetime learner
  7. Be creative
  8. Have a geo-political and environmental awareness
  9. Have an appreciation of the arts
  10. Have moral and ethical standards
  11. Be competent in math, science, and technology
  12. Be a critical thinker

Velma Matson Upper Elementary School Belief Statements

      We believe that:

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  Learning is a lifelong process

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There is value in working independently and cooperatively

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Technology education is essential to student success

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The attitude of the educator impacts the success of the student

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Educators need to remain professionally current with curriculum and student learning styles

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Quality schools are attainable

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A safe, supportive, positive environment provides for a healthy atmosphere for student success

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Students need to be encouraged to take responsibility for their own actions and behaviors

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A combined effort by the community, home and school personnel will enhance student success

Contact Information

Velma Matson Upper Elementary Staff

Telephone
231 652 2100
FAX
231 652 9705
Postal address
29 E. Post
           P.O. box 820
Newaygo, MI 49337
Electronic mail
Principal:  myonker@newaygo.net