Mission Statement
The mission of Laurel Mountain Elementary School is to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which all children will develop the skills, strategies, and attitudes necessary to become independent explorers, critical thinkers, leaders, and responsible citizens.

Campus Vision
A school for talent development where everyone is a learner, teacher, decision-maker, and contributer.

Campus Goals
Teaching Staff Commitments - Developed and Adopted November 2000

Red_StarSafety & Climate
Provide a safe, secure, and positive environment for all learners.

  • Follow safety regulations in LME Staff Handbook.
  • Provide opportunities for learners to feel secure in academic risk-taking.
  • Promote/demonstrate/model respect for self and others

Red_StarLearning
Provide instruction in which students are actively engaged in learning, targeted to their identified needs.

  • Provide differentiated instruction based on assessment.
  • Provide active, meaningful experiences requiring critical thinking.
  • Hold students responsible for their own learning.
  • Provide experiences allowing students an active role in personal learning.

Red_StarCollaboration and Communication
Promote, positive productive relationships among students, parents, & staff.

  • Conference with students concerning their goals, progress, and interests.
  • Perform as a team to ensure student success.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Engage in open, meaningful communication with parents.