The Starr King mission
Starr King Elementary School ensures a safe and respectful learning community where all students achieve academic, social and emotional success.
Core values
A commitment to academic excellence
- Students believe they are capable learners and always try their best
- Students are encouraged in their strengths and assisted in overcoming challenges
- Students take responsibility for their learning through problem solving and communicating about their work in a cooperative classroom environment
- Teachers provide an engaging and differentiated curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students
- Assessment data and results drive a continual process of academic improvement
- Students acquire the skills necessary to continue their success in Middle School and beyond
Students are recognized as unique individuals
- Teachers and staff know each child personally
- All students are heard and honored thereby nurturing a strong sense of self-worth in every child
- We approach students holistically, considering their physical, social and emotional needs
- Academic and extracurricular programs are adapted to meet students various learning styles and special needs
Active involvement in a diverse and compassionate community
- Strong relationships are built between families and the school
- All students and families are welcomed, appreciated and given support to succeed
- Students and families of all backgrounds and circumstances play and work together, modeling kind and respectful relationships
- The school and families support students to act with integrity and compassion by taking responsibility for their actions and learning from their mistakes
- Diversity is celebrated throughout the academic program, school activities and family events