Community Unit School District 220 Mission Statement:
“Inspiring All Learners to Achieve Excellence”
Hough Street School Belief Statements:
We believe in educating the whole child.
•All children can learn and perseverance is necessary in the pursuit of excellence.
•Each learner’s strengths should be discovered, encouraged, and developed.
•Meaningful and challenging experiences optimize learning.
•Personal responsibility is essential in learning, actions, and behavior.
We believe that respect for and understanding of self and others are essential in a learning community.
•A positive, safe, healthy, and nurturing environment fosters risk-taking and encourages learning.
•Celebrating oneness and diversity of humankind produces acceptance, kindness, and respect.
We believe that education requires a collaborative partnership of staff, parents, and students.
•Parents are valued partners in the education of their children.
•Building an effective partnership with the school community ensures that everyone is included, informed, and involved.
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