Our Mission: At Cartwright Elementary School, our mission is to empower every student to become an H.E.R.O. Honest, Engaged, Respectful, and On-Task. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and positive environment where students are inspired to reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to the world. Through high expectations in academics, behavior, and character, we strive to develop lifelong learners who lead with integrity and purpose.
Our Vision: We aspire to be a beacon of educational excellence, where every student is inspired to reach their highest potential and make meaningful contributions to the world.
Our Belief: At Cartwright Elementary, we believe:
- Every student deserves a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where they are valued, respected, and empowered to take ownership of their learning and behavior.
- Being a H.E.R.O. (Honest, Engaged, Respectful, and On-Task) is not only a behavioral expectation but a foundation for lifelong success, character development, and leadership.
- High-quality, rigorous instruction should be accessible to all learners through differentiated strategies that address diverse academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Students thrive when they are actively engaged, encouraged to think critically, and provided with real-world, hands-on learning experiences that foster purpose and curiosity.
- Collaboration among educators, families, and the broader community is essential in promoting student success and making informed decisions that reflect shared responsibility.
- A variety of assessment methods should be used to monitor student growth, guide instruction, and ensure equitable opportunities for every student to succeed.
- We support the development of the whole child, recognizing that social, emotional, physical, and academic growth are interconnected and critical to lifelong well-being.
- Technology and innovation are tools for empowerment and creativity. Students should be taught to use them ethically, responsibly, and skillfully in a global society.
- Students learn best when they have voice and choice, opportunities to set goals, reflect on progress, and take ownership of their growth and achievements.
- By upholding our Colt Values and the H.E.R.O. expectations, we cultivate a school climate where excellence, pride, and purpose are celebrated and where every child is supported in becoming their best self.
