Philosophy

The Minors Lane Elementary staff strives to provide a healthy atmosphere where each student can grow to his or her maximum capacity educationally, socially, emotionally, and physically. We believe that the home and school must be mutually active in providing a secure and accepting environment that promotes the maximum achievement and happiness of each individual. Each student must be respected as a unique person and has the ability to make important contributions to our school community. The strength of our society as a whole is due to the diversity of racial, ethnic, religious, social, economic, and political backgrounds.

We are constantly aware of the challenge we face in preparing students for an ever-changing world. Schools must provide experiences that promote the development of persons who will be ready and able to function in our nation as active and informed citizens. We are determined to direct the experiences of school life to promote self-discipline and self-respect in each student.

We believe that students are best taught in a structured environment in which there is flexibility for individual differences and respect for the group. Education must result in thinking processes that promote self-evaluation and must value choices that are acceptable in society.