TBES Mission & Vision

TBES Mission Statement:
Through rigorous instruction, relevant content, powerful relationships and the investment of all stakeholders, Tierra Bonita Elementary students will develop attitudes, skills and knowledge essential to their future success in school and in a global society.

To Fulfill Our Mission:
We will have a caring, competent staff who provides for each student a desire for learning, mutual respect and personal worth. We will provide an integrated, comprehensive curriculum for K-5 students utilizing a wide variety of learning strategies by an experienced staff. The future success of each student will be based upon their acquired knowledge of cooperation, communication, critical thinking and problem solving.

Fundamental To Our Mission Are:
Staff development to promote continuous growth, staff decision-making, effective use of resources, a safe, orderly and attractive environment, and a mutual respect for colleagues, their diversity and contributions.

Vision Statement:
Tierra Bonita's vision, as delineated in our mission statement, is focused on future success for all students in school and society so that they may accomplish their most daring dreams. In partnership with our parent community, we look forward to meeting this challenge through implementation of the following:

-A balanced instructional program which promotes literacy for all students
-Utilization of a variety of assessment practices to determine instructional direction
-Integration of Language Arts strands (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) throughout all areas of the curriculum
-Acquisition of a broad range of technological resources used to support student learning across the curriculum.

Core Values:

Core Value 1 - All Students Learning
We are committed to all our students learning. We will ensure that each student, to the best of his or her ability, will master the knowledge and develop the skills and attitudes essential for success in school and in a diverse society.

Core Value 2 - Parents as Partners
We are committed to to promoting student learning through parent partnerships that:
*involve parents in their child's education
*foster shared responsibility among students, parents, and staff
*link families with school and community resources
*encourage broad-based representation in the decision-making process
Learning doesn’t happen in isolation, but as a result of all stakeholders working together holding one vision – the education of all our students.

Core Value 3 - Competent and Caring Staff
We are committed to selecting, developing and supporting the best possible staff that: *understands and contributes to the learning process
*cares about students
*performs at a high level
*respects and supports others
*acts in an ethical manner
*seeks improvement through continuous learning
*communicates appropriately and effectively
*values the uniqueness of each individual.

Core Value 4 - Staff & Parent Participation in Decision Making
We are committed to making effective decisions through extensive involvement of staff affected by the decision.

Core Value 5 - Safe, Orderly, and Attractive Environment
We are committed to providing and maintaining a safe, orderly, and attractive environment that promotes productivity and stimulates learning.

Core Value 6 - Effective Management of Resources
We are committed to aggressively seeking and to creatively and effectively managing our resources. These include students, community, finances, technology, time, facilities and other physical resources.