Cresaptown Elementary is committed to providing students with optimal learning opportunities enabling them to reach their full academic and social potential. We will work collaboratively with the community to:

• Utilize a team approach to differentiate instruction based upon individual needs.
• Ensure each student experiences success, feels cared for, and feels positive about their involvement at Cresaptown Elementary.
• Challenge students to utilize critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies by focusing on rigorous and high quality
  instruction.
• Enhance instruction by providing teachers with professional growth.

VISION
Cresaptown Elementary is a child-oriented learning community dedicated to helping students reach their full academic and social potential.

CORE VALUES
The administration and staff of Cresaptown Elementary is committed to a set of core values that guide our work/involvement with the
students and community of Cresaptown. These beliefs support our goals, planning, and our strong focus on curriculum, instruction, and
assessment to ensure that our students reach their maximum potential as lifelong learners.

• Specifically, these values include:
  Instruction - We believe that having high expectations for all learners will instill a desire for students to achieve goals based on a rigorous curriculum. We
  will continually enhance instruction to accommodate all students’ needs with the use of adapted materials, well-designed lessons, and
  professional growth opportunities for staff. Instructional strategies will utilize research-based best practices.
• School Climate - We believe a safe, positive, and nurturing school climate promotes the social, emotional, and academic growth of all students. The staff at
  Cresaptown Elementary will be open-minded, approachable and empathetic to students’ needs by establishing and maintaining a mutual
  trust.
• Positive Partnerships - Effective partnerships are built upon trust, respect, and reliability. We value parents and community members as essential partners and
  resources in meeting the needs of our school. Open communication and family involvement is imperative to student success. We welcome
  our families and surrounding community members to provide input and participate in school events/programs. We strive to maintain
  collaborative and positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• High Expectations - At Cresaptown Elementary School, we believe that all students should receive rigorous and high-quality instruction. Through differentiating
  instruction, planning for small groups, analyzing assessment data, and individual goal setting, students will show growth and feel successful.
  Students and staff at this school will be held to a standard of high academic and behavioral expectations. Staff will seek continuous
  professional development opportunities to benefit students and create an optimal learning environment.