Mission Statement
Hyde Park Elementary is a dynamic centered school committed to developing the whole child by providing high-quality instruction, which will enable students to reach their full potential and become successful citizens who value learning as a continual process throughout their lives.

Vision Statement
Hyde Park Elementary students will become academically proficient problem solvers and life-long learners through the support of parents, peers, teachers, and the community.

Our Vision: To ensure every student is inspired and prepared for success in college, in a career and life.

Our Mission: To provide educational excellence for every student, every day. 

Our Promise:

• We intentionally focus on student achievement, safety and well-being.

• We foster learning that leads to independence by upholding individual and collective commitments to create a community of learners.

• We foster lifelong learning in children and adults to be prepared to participate in the global economy.

• We foster positive relationships based on mutual respect, transparency, honesty, and the consistent demonstrations of actions.

• We foster an environment of equity and empathy that respects differences and values diversity.

• We develop & retain high performing team members.

• We sustain engagement of parents, caregivers and the community.

• We ensure effective, equitable, & efficient use of resources aligned to improve student outcomes.

Excellence
We expect the highest standards throughout our organization from the School Board and Superintendent to the student.
                 
Integrity.
We foster positive relationships based on mutual respect, transparency, honesty, and the consistent demonstration of actions.

Innovation.
We create dynamic systems and processes that solve problems and overcome challenges.    

Equity.
We promote an environment that ensures equal opportunity, honors differences, and values diversity.

Collaboration.  
We are a community of individuals who share a collective responsibility to achieve our common mission.

Develop Great Educators and Leaders

Stategies

• Provide teachers and students with the tools and resources necessary to meet the demands of the Common Core Standards and students’ individual needs.

• Recruit, employ, and retain high quality, diverse teachers, instructional leaders, and staff.

• Provide ongoing professional learning and support to develop all teachers, instructional leaders, and staff.

Engage Parents, Caregivers, & Community

Strategies

• Establish and sustain a culture that is collaborative, transparent, and child-centric.

• Create a welcoming, respectful, and responsive environment for all stakeholders that leads to open lines of communication.

• Expand partnerships and ensure alignment between district strategic plan and community, government, non-profit, and business initiatives.

Ensure Effective, Equitable, & Efficient Use of Resources

Strategies

• Ensure the use of district funds is transparent, strategic, and aligned.

• Distribute district-wide programs and resources in an equitable manner.

• Deploy information technology that supports the academic needs of all students, teachers, and staff.

Develop the Whole Child

Strategies

• Facilitate and align effective academic, health, and social-emotional services for students based on needs.

• Address the needs of all students with multiple opportunities for enrichment.

• Encourage positive behavior, respect towards others, and ensure safe environments throughout the school district.