- Rock Ridge Elementary
- Overview
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Mission Statement
The mission of Rock Ridge School, a positive, safe, professional community-supported school is to build relationships and provide a respectful, creative environment by accepting and embracing all people and providing a variety of opportunities for each child to experience success.
About The School
Vision
We believe that the future of Wilson County rests upon an informed and educated citizenry that is resilient and adaptable to a changing world. Our vision requires us to provide appropriate facilities, support services, and learning resources for all students. We must hire the most qualified teachers, administrators, and support staff members to prepare graduates to enter that citizenry as leaders and life-long learners. Our students, the living messages of the future, represent our commitment to supporting a high quality of living in Wilson County.
Core Values
We believe these things about people: All people have worth; All people can learn and succeed in different ways at different times; All people grow and learn best in a caring, inviting, respectful and disciplined environment that ensures success.
We believe these things about human behavior: Diversity within our community enriches and strengthens our society and requires interaction and collaboration among all people; Change is inevitable and requires courage and innovation for personal growth and progress; Ethical conduct is a necessary foundation for all human relationships; Individuals are ultimately responsible for his/her actions.
We believe these things about quality: Learning is a life long process that enhances the quality of life; Powerful relationships exist between the expectations and levels of performance; Striving for the best is always worth the effort; Effective communication is vital to a person's and organization's productivity; Success breeds success.
We believe these things about partnerships: Shared vision coupled with teamwork strengthens an organization's purpose and effectiveness; Education is a shared responsibility and a vital function of the entire community; All people are responsible for contributing to the community; The family is the primary influence in the development of every individual.