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Philosophy:
The Russell County Board
of Education believes that all children can learn and shall be provided
daily opportunities that accommodate the learning styles of each
individual child. The Russell County Board of Education also believes
that each individual should have an equal opportunity to pursue
education in a supportive and nurturing environment.
The Russell County Board
of Education seeks to provide an education that is both challenging and
rigorous recognizing that each child should be provided the opportunity
to reach his/her optimum potential. It is the district’s intent to
provide a solid educational foundation, as well as, positive learning
experiences that enhance, broaden, and advance the intellectual, social,
emotional, and physical abilities of each individual to become a
contributing and productive member of society. The district recognizes
that no one philosophy of education can express the sentiment or beliefs
of all teaching personnel and perceives education as a process of
growth. Each child is seen as a unique person who possesses certain
potential, needs, aspirations, and interests.
The Russell County Board
of Education accepts the premise that the education of children is a
comprehensive program which must be undertaken in cooperation with other
institutions of society and will seek to establish and maintain open
communication with parents and community programs.
The district’s instructional program
is based on the following beliefs:
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All students can learn and are to be actively engaged in the
learning process through a variety of teaching techniques that
accommodate diverse learning styles.
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Students will be engaged in highly challenging academic work that
develops their ability to think, reason, solve problems, and prepare
them to deal with issues and problems they will face in the future.
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A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student
learning.
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The school environment should increase student understanding of
different peoples and cultures, thus enriching the teaching and
learning environment.
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Teachers, parents, and the community, including businesses,
industries, and government, share in the responsibility for the
support of the schools within the district.
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The building principal is responsible for providing an environment
where teachers can teach and students can learn.
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Evaluation of student performance is crucial to learning.
Therefore, immediate feedback provides motivation to move toward new
areas of achievement
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Special services and resources shall be provided for identified
students.
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Teachers must stay abreast of new and innovative ideas to motivate
and stimulate students’ learning throughout the curriculum.
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The system exists so that it may provide the environment and the
learning experiences, which assist all students in becoming
responsible members of society in the 21st century.
Source: RCBOE Policy
Manual, Policies IA and IB
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