Mission Statement

Andrew Jackson Elementary School will provide a safe and professional environment where all students are provided with instruction to master grade level standards and meet or exceed NCLB benchmarks.

Vision Statement

The vision of Andrew Jackson Elementary is for our students to become passionate learners, real world problem solvers, and creative, productive, responsible citizens.



Belief Statements

We believe…

· All children can learn.

· Daily attendance is crucial for learning.

· Students learn best in a safe and secure environment.

· Standards should drive instruction.

· Policies and procedures should provide the framework for students to make responsible decisions.

· Students should be held to the highest possible standards.

· Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.

· Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

· Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning.

· Teachers, staff, administrators, parents, students, and community members share in the responsibility for providing a supportive learning environment within our school.

· Assessments should provide students with a variety of opportunities and authentic contexts to demonstrate and apply their learning.

· A commitment to continuous improvement in technology is imperative for our students to excel in the real world.

· As professionals we are committed to continuously improve ourselves as educational leaders through implementation of current research based strategies and continued professional development trainings.