Shoesmith School's Mission Statement 

We believe that every student in our school is capable of learning and thinking at high levels. We will meet the academic and social/emotional needs of all of our students including students with disabilities, English language learners, high achievers, and struggling learners. We will challenge each student by providing a safe and nurturing learning environment that encourages self- expression and creativity, and by setting high expectations, utilizing rigorous, research-based instructional materials and implementing differentiated instructional practice. 

School Goals

1. We will use PBIS and CHAMPS school-wide to build strong and consistent classroom and school community where students feel supported, then students will have less distraction from instruction and spend more time on task; the number of discipline referrals will decrease, and the number of  students in Tier 3 will decrease. 
2. If we set and clearly define high expectations for student learning, then students will take ownership of their role in their learning. 
3. If we explicitly instruct students in all content areas using a systematic method of delivery (demonstration, shared demonstration, guided practice, independent practice), then students will actively participate, take responsibility and have positive attitudes about their learning. 
4. In order to improve communication between school and home, we will require a communication folder for each child containing all important school information. Parents will be responsible (on a daily basis) for reviewing the contents and signing to confirm receipt and review of its contents.