DCS Mission Statement

Mission Statement  

The Mission of Decatur City Schools is to provide an innovative learning community committed to academic excellence and meeting the unique needs of every individual. 

Beliefs:  We believe that: 

All students can learn. 

A safe and supportive learning environment promotes student achievement. 

The collaboration of teachers, administrators, parents, and the school community is essential to the advancement of the school system’s mission and goals.

Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs. 

The commitment to continuous improvement is expected of all stakeholders of the school system.  

Diversity enriches our school system through the recognition of the contributions of a variety of ideas, values, and cultures. 

Our educational programs must prepare students to become contributing members in a rapidly changing, diverse, and global society. 

Quality schools make a vibrant community. 
 

Goals: Our Goals as a school system are: 

To provide a safe learning and working environment on all school campuses. 

To create on-going, high quality professional development for all stakeholders. 

To recruit and maintain outstanding administrators, teachers, and support staff. 

To develop an effective curriculum that utilizes cutting edge instructional activities and assessment measures to achieve academic success. 

To engage the community in active participation in pursuit of academic excellence.  

To sustain and expand resources that ensure a high quality education.  

To prepare students to make informed career choices.  

To recognize and honor the diversity in our school system and its importance to our community.  

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