District Purpose & Direction
 
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Learning for Life

MISSION:
The West Memphis School District is committed to educating all students to the highest standards
of excellence by providing a rigorous and varied curriculum in a safe and respectful environment
that will empower them to become productive citizens of a culturally diverse society.

BELIEFS:
● We believe in a strong, collaborative partnership among parents, school, and community.
● We believe all students need to acquire knowledge and skills needed for success in the real
world.
● We believe each student, regardless of race, ethnicity, disabilities, gender, or socioeconomic
background has equal opportunities in all facets of the educational setting.
● We believe the curriculum should be data-driven, rigorous, and diversified in ways to
challenge and engage each student to reach his or her full potential.
● We believe in supporting our faculty and staff’s ongoing, comprehensive professional
development in their respective fields.
● We believe in utilizing advanced technology to enrich and inspire learning and teaching for
all students and staff.
● We believe all students, staff, and community will be treated with dignity, tolerance, and
respect to promote a safe and orderly environment for learning.
● We believe parents and guardians should be actively involved in the education of their
children through programs provided by the district.

GOALS:
● To provide a safe and respectful environment in well-maintained facilities
● To ensure that students annually meet or exceed expected individual growth as they
move along their college and career pathways to graduation.
● To actively engage all students in a challenging curriculum
● To access all available resources for continuous improvement