The mission of George Walton Academy, a college preparatory school, is to establish a safe environment, to promote lifelong learning, and to assist students in becoming responsible, self-disciplined adults who will contribute positively to a rapidly changing society.
Beliefs
•We believe all students have the right to receive an education in a safe environment.
•We believe each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
•We believe learning is a life long process.
•We believe it is crucial to monitor a student's progress so that curriculum modifications and staff development can be structured to enhance noted strengths and weaknesses.
•We believe that students should demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, and be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.
•We believe a student's self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.
•We believe our school staff and stakeholders in the community should present themselves as positive role models for students.
•We believe that part of our job as educators is to help students learn the value of taking personal responsibility for their work and actions.
•We believe that assessment of student learning and our school's effectiveness should be ongoing in order for us to work continuously to improve the learning process.
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