Dr. John C. Page School
694 Main Street, West Newbury, MA 01985

2006-2007 Handbook
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Dear Parents,

The staff of the Dr. John C. Page School looks forward to working with you in order to provide a positive educational experience for your child during the elementary school year.

This handbook has been prepared to help answer some questions you may have regarding policies and programs at the Dr. John C. Page School. There is a PDF copy of the Handbook Signature Page at the end of the Handbook. If you haven't already sent back the signature page, please print the last page, sign it and return it to your child's teacher to indicate that you have read the handbook and reviewed with your child, the cafeteria, bus and playground guidelines.

As we begin each new school year, we invite your participation in school activities, volunteerism, teacher conferences and an open communication with all school personnel.

Sincerely,
Lizabeth M. Perry
Principal

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MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE SCHOOL

Provide each and every child with the values, knowledge and skills needed to achieve full potential in his or her personal and work life and to contribute actively to the civic and economic life of our diverse and changing democratic society.

CORE VALUES AND VISION OF THE SCHOOL

Create a community of lifelong learners by uniting in commitment, integrity and respect, all those responsible for the teaching/learning experience. To realize this vision we need to ......

• Foster self-esteem by focusing attention on areas of individual strengths, validating a full range of
  emotions and creating an empathetic atmosphere in which all members of the school community feel valued.
  
• Emphasize the learning process and application of skills through problem-solving, critical thinking and curricular integration.
  
• Create an atmosphere in which appropriate and respectful behaviors are consistently reinforced through the use of encouragement and praise.
  
• Enable teachers and staff to keep abreast of current research, methodology and programs, and provide time to share, observe and interact with colleagues.
  
• Strive for community-wide acceptance of the shared responsibility for education.

SCHOOL MOTTO

The Page School is the Best Page in the Book

VISION

Our vision of the future guides our decisions and priorities.
We envision a School District...

• where students will be engaged in instructional programs that will develop their communications skills, critical thinking skills, productive
  utilization of technology, creativity, and ability to work cooperatively and independently
  
• where students are motivated to learn and excited about learning.
  
• which provides both curricular and co-curricular activities that will challenge all students.
  
• where teachers have a command of content knowledge, make use of appropriate strategies and methodologies, and serve as important role
  models for students.
  
• with a caring and committed faculty and staff who will be continuously engaged in learning and developing their skills.
  
• where parents realize the vital role they play in the education of their children and work cooperatively with their children's teachers and
  administrators.
  
• where instructional programs and services reflect the learning needs of individual students.
  
• where learning objectives are clearly defined and a comprehensive system of assessing student progress is in place.
  
• where all its members feel valued, cared for, and safe.
  
• where facilities and instructional materials are of high quality, are well maintained, and are conductive to learning.

We expect that our students will…

• have an appreciation for the arts.
• think critically and exhibit creativity.
• use technology effectively to access and process information.
• learn how to work independently and with others.
• demonstrate strong communication skills.
• accept challenges and take intellectual risks.
• have an appreciation for learning as a life-long process.
• understand the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of citizenship and have respect for the rights of others.
• possess skills necessary to further their education and/or compete in the job market.
• have an appreciation for all academic areas.

Our beliefs work together to form the foundation for all of our actions.
We believe that…

• the ultimate commitment of the school system is to the students.
• every individual has potential, can learn, and should have an equal opportunity to learn.
• self esteem, which derives from hard work, persistence, and pride in accomplishments, should be developed and encouraged in each individual.
• the acquisition of academic and applied life skills are the right and responsibility of each student.
• a positive relationship and rapport between teacher and student is essential for maximum learning to take place.
• students, teachers, administrators, and parents are responsible and accountable for student learning.
• parents are the child's first teachers and parental involvement enhances the educational process.
• active community involvement is an important component of the educational process.
• instructional programs grow out of an awareness of current learning theories and emphasize learning as an "active" process.
• high standards and expectations are a prerequisite to achieving excellence.
• the uniqueness of the individual and the strength of diversity should be supported and respected.

Pentucket Regional School District Mission Statement

In the Pentucket Regional School community, everyone works together in an environment founded upon trust, integrity, fairness, and open communication with that belief that every individual can discover and develop talents and abilities, and pursue unlimited potential. The hallmarks of this community are educational excellence, respect for self and others, and responsible, ethical citizens.

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