Our Purpose & Principles
WGSD Purpose and Principles
Purpose
Inspiring students' lives and communities through learning.
Principles
We ensure academic excellence and continuous growth.
We promote a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.
We nurture trusting and supportive relationships.
We hear and value diverse voices and multiple perspectives.
We prioritize personal well-being and the well-being of others.
We empower lifelong learners to embrace challenges and explore creative solutions.
Givens Mission & Vision
Mission (Why we exist):
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary is a collaborative community committed to ensuring equity and high levels of learning for all.
Vision (What we are striving to become):
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary is a welcoming community that empowers all children to connect, discover, and thrive as leaders equipped to make a positive impact on our world.
Collective Commitments (How we commit to behaving as we work toward to achieving our vision):
Connect:
- Establish positive relationships based on dignity and trust.
- Cultivate diversity as a resource.
- Value the contributions of all stakeholders.
- Provide experiences that empower students to connect to their world.
- Develop partnerships with our families and our community.
Discover:
- Use our strengths and a growth mindset to accomplish goals and persist through challenges.
- Seek new ideas, practices, and solutions that help us reach our goals.
- Learn more about our interests and develop our passions.
- Create opportunities for learners to explore the world around them with open hearts and minds.
Thrive:
- Ensure academic growth, social emotional development, and physical wellness for all.
- Use data and reflection to guide our decisions.
- Set, monitor, and celebrate goals that challenge students and lead to academic excellence for all.
- Make sure our actions and choices positively impact our community as a whole.