Marie Schaefer Vision – Mission – Philosophy

     The Marie Schaefer School community is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education program for our students focusing on the developmental needs of the whole child.  This will be accomplished through quality educational experiences, professional development opportunities, fostering a sense of community whereby parents are involved and committed to participating in their child’s education, and providing a caring environment to nurture our students.  In addition, students will be provided with structured learning experiences that will enable them to develop into responsible citizens.

     We believe that the instructional program should:

• Provide students with engaging, hands on, problem-solving activities to promote learning.
• Set high standards and provide appropriate instructional support for student success.
• Incorporate values, morals and respect for self and others.
• Provide a variety of learning activities to respond to the needs of all of our students.
• Provide interdisciplinary instruction.
• Provide an environment that responds to the academic, social, emotional and physical needs of each child.