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Mission and Vision

NGES' Mission and Vision

Our Vision
North Grafton Elementary is a community of learners where academic, social, and personal growth is valued and nurtured.

School Initiatives
  • development of an inclusion model
  • use of integrated hands on math and science lessons
  • implementation of co-operative learning strategies
  • explore the use of developmental literature based reading instruction
  • progress towards the use of thematic units

Core Values - Outcomes
Together we value:
  • the respect for self and others

     This is demonstrated through:
      • acceptance of others' strengths and weaknesses
      • working and playing with others
      • tolerance of differences
      • respecting opinions and rights of others
      • showing consideration and caring about others' feelings
      • caring for themselves as valuable human beings
  • a positive attitude towards learning
    This is demonstrated through:
      • being excited abut learning and finding both the process and the end result to be rewarding
      • showing confidence in abilities as learners
      • developing curiosity and initiative to continue learning
      • working toward individual achievement
  • a strong academic foundation
    This is demonstrated through:
      • being able to communicate orally and in writing
      • organizing thoughts and ideas
      • a willingness to question, explore and share what they know
      • making steady gains in academic areas
      • meeting the criteria of the curriculum frameworks (Massachusetts)

Our School Goal:
When our children leave North Grafton Elementary School, we want them to be respectful, productive, and responsible students.