Joppa High School-Maple Grove Elementary District #38

District #38 Employees

Joppa High School, part of Joppa-Maple Grove Unit District #38, is dedicated to the fullest possible development in socially approved directions of each of its individual students. It is the purpose of the school to provide an environment designed to aid each student to mature intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally to the limits of his/her abilities and interests.

We believe that education is a cooperative venture shared by the school and the youth community. We believe education should seek to develop to the fullest the capacities of the individual as a human personality and to prepare him/her for effective participation in a democratic society.

We believe that each individual student in our school district is entitled to, and should receive, the best possible education, according to his/her abilities, interests, and abilities.

We believe education is guided growth and that each individual should understand the evolving American way of life. This goal should result in enlightened, loyal citizens eager to contribute their acquired skills, leisure time and knowledge for the betterment of society and the world in which we live.

MISSION OF MAPLE GROVE ELEMENTARY

We believe that the responsibility of educating our students is a cooperative endeavor, involving the parents, the churches, the community, and the children themselves.

We believe our mission is to provide rich and relevant educational, cultural, and social experiences to increase student learning, nurture an appreciation and respect for diversity, and develop self-esteem and decision making skills.

We seek to create a school that provides a safe environment.  We believe all students can and will learn when afforded the opportunity to learn.  All students will be expected to meet high standards.  We will recognize individual successes and reward positive achievement.

We not only expect high expectations from students, but we expect this from teachers, administrators, parents, and community members, all striving together to realize our mission.

We espouse the “open door” policy to involve as many people and groups willing to share their strengths, skills, talents, and efforts in our united mission for Maple Grove Elementary.