The Jonesville Community School District is dedicated to providing quality educational experiences that produce responsible citizens who have a positive view of themselves and others and who have the skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in a global society.

• All students are capable of becoming responsible members of society
  
• Everyone has worth and value
  
• All students can learn
  
• Mutual respect fosters learning
  
• A positive self-image is important to success
  
• Cooperation, communication and problem solving are important life skills
  
• Learning is a life-long process
  
• Quality education recognizes and responds to individual differences
  
• A basic core knowledge is essential
  
• A safe, stable and caring environment is essential to learning
  
• Parental and community involvement enhances quality education
  
• Sound instructional decisions are based on research, practice and evaluation

EXIT OUTCOMES
We will know that we are accomplishing our mission when all our students are:
1. SELF-DIRECTED THINKERS who demonstrate preparedness for life.  

Students will:    

• Value learning and understanding as a life-long process.
  
• Utilize critical thinking skills which will lead to appropriate decision making
  
• Set priorities and achievable goals, examine options, initiate actions, monitor and evaluate their progress and assume responsibility for their choices.
  
• Demonstrate the technological competence necessary to achieve success in a global society
  
• Apply what they have learned to work at solving problems.

2. ACADEMICALLY COMPETENT LEARNERS who demonstrate knowledge in core areas.

Students will:

• Demonstrate academic competency in the core areas of mathematics, science, language, technological, cultural, and historical literacy,
  
• Use cultural, historical and scientific knowledge to address the challenges of a rapidly changing world environment.
  
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form

3. INNOVATIVE PRODUCERS who think uniquely and create quality products.

Students will:

• Create intellectual, artistic, and practical products which reflect originality, high quality, and use appropriate technologies.
  
• Identify resources and information to reason, make decisions and solve complex problems in a variety of contexts in unique ways.

4. PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY MATURE INDIVIDUALS who recognize their personal value and responsibilities.

Students will:

• Accept responsibility for their actions and behaviors
  
• Function as a self-directed learner
  
• Demonstrate positive self-esteem
  
• Make healthy life choices what will help them grow physically, mentally and emotionally.

5. COLLABORATIVE CONTRIBUTORS who recognize the value and dignity of others.
           
Students will:

• Work cooperatively with others
  
• Contribute their time, energy and talent in their community
  
• Exercise respect for others and the environment
  
• Exhibit responsible citizenship by participating in the democratic process.