District Mission Statement
The mission of the Forest Ridge School District is to develop within a child-centered environment the full academic and behavioral potential of each student in a caring but demanding manner.
The mission is accomplished through the cooperative efforts of students, parents, staff and the community and by wisely using all available human and financial resources.
The Forest Ridge School District 142 Board of Education believes that:
The Forest Ridge School District 142 Board of Education believes that:
- CHILDREN ALWAYS COME FIRST
- All children have the potential to succeed, have the right to develop their full potential and are expected to learn both academic and behavioral skills
- Student achievement should be our major focus and must be closely monitored
- Students must be provided a safe and healthy learning environment
- The school climate, though demanding of results, should be nurturing, fostering dignity, individuality and self-esteem
- Enthusiasm stimulates learning, while expectations influence achievement and performance
- Mutual respect and trust promote a positive school environment
- All employees play important roles in the education of children and are deserving of respect and recognition for their efforts
- Volunteers play an important role in enriching the opportunities for all students
- Parental expectations and nurturing are vital to the full development of children
- A strong partnership between the home, school and community is essential to enhance student learning
- Educated and responsible citizens are essential to the health of our society
- Excellence is worth the investment of human and financial resources
- Schools must operate within the financial resources provided to them by the local taxpayers, the state and federal government