It is the mission of the Sylvania Schools to provide excellence in education by nurturing the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students; to promote creativity, individuality, and lifelong learning; and to foster personal responsibility, mutual respect, and active citizenship.

The advancement of this mission shall be guided by the following general goals. Each student should

A. acquire to the fullest possible extent, mastery of the basic skills in the use of words and numbers;

B. understand and appreciate as much as possible of human achievement, the natural sciences, social science, humanities and the arts;

C. develop an awareness of the intrinsic value of each person;

E. know the basic principles and practices of American society in comparison to those of other societies and successfully exhibit the habits and attitudes associated with responsible citizenship;

F. acquire good health habits and an understanding of the conditions necessary for maintaining physical and emotional well-being;

G. develop and exhibit understanding and appreciation of persons belonging to other social, religious, cultural and ethnic groups;

H. receive the opportunity and encouragement to be creative in one or more fields of endeavor;

I. show how to obtain and use new facts, skills and ideas as the need for them arises;

J. acquire the skills necessary to be able to work toward an initial career decision and be provided with a foundation for occupational competence;

K. realize the significance of the family for the individual and society;

L. know how to purchase and use goods and services intelligently understanding both the values received by the economic and environmental consequences of such acts;

M. develop maturing insights in ethical values and principles, allowing him/her to live and work cooperatively with others; and

N. prepare for a world of rapid change and unforseeable demands in which continuing education throughout adult life should be a normal expectation

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