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Our Vision

The vision of Bethune Elementary is to be “Always Caring, Always Positive, and
Always Learning.”

Our Mission
Bethune Elementary, in partnership with parents and community, will provide a

safe and nurturing environment for all students while preparing them to become
responsible, life-long learners who are college and career ready for success in
our global society.

BETHUNE ELEMENTARY PLEDGE:
I like who I am this morning.
Therefore, I am going to be good to me today.
I pledge to learn more about my community,
my friends, and the world around me.
I pledge to accept the knowledge I gain as POWER!
Power, as the opportunity to be the best I can be.
Why? Because I am special and I like who I am this morning.

5 Daily Reminders
1…Show you care. SCHOOL-WIDE PBIS “PAWS” RULES:
2…Positive Attitude P: Prepared and Ready.
3...Fun while Learning A: Accept Responsibility.
4…Make good choices. W: Work Hard.
S: Shows Respect.
5...Learn, learn, something new.

Our Beliefs
We will maintain high expectations and promote professionalism by:
● Having high expectations and utilizing goal-setting for student achievement
● Incorporating character education and respect for diversity

● Collaborating to utilize standards and data-driven instructional strategies to allow
all students to reach their fullest potential

● Believing that all students will succeed
We will ensure high levels of learning by:
● Integrating technology and developing cross-curricular integration

● Fostering and rewarding new, creative and imaginative best practice approaches
and ideas

● Using data to drive decisions
We will foster a collaborative, caring culture by being:
“Always Caring, Always Positive, Always Learning!”