MISSION

THE MISSION DEFINES WHAT WE AS A SCHOOL STRIVE TO ACHIEVE EVERY DAY.

At Sherrod Elementary, we are dedicated to promoting students’ academic, social, and emotional growth through instruction and real-world experiences. We strive daily to create self-motivated, independent-thinking, productive citizens.

VISION

THE VISION DESCRIBES THE PICTURE OF WHAT WE KNOW SHERROD CAN BECOME.

The vision of Sherrod Elementary is to be known as an educational institution where our scholars lives are enriched through rigorous and relevant learning experiences that not only speak to who they are, but give possibility to who they can become.

SHERROD’S VALUES

VALUES ARE COLLECTIVE COMMITMENTS. THEY DESCRIBE THE BEHAVIORS THAT SHERROD IS COMMITTED TO IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION AND VISION.

• We engage learners through differentiated instruction.
• We collaborate vertically and horizontally.
• We provide positive feedback to parents.
• We use a gradual release model (I do – We do – You do)
• We use technology as a tool to increase student learning.
• We model everything before we ask students to do so.
• We increase higher level questioning and problem-solving.
• We create meaningful relationships with each individual student.
• We commit to using small groups on a regular basis in our classrooms.