| Sylvania City School District |
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2110 - DISTRICT OF PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS
It is the mission of the Sylvania Schools to provide excellence in education by nurturing the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students; to promote creativity, individuality, and lifelong learning; and to foster personal responsibility, mutual respect, and active citizenship.
The advancement of this mission shall be guided by the following general goals. Each student should:
| A. | acquire to the fullest possible extent, mastery of the basic skills in the use of words and numbers; | |
| B. | understand and appreciate as much as possible of human achievement, the natural sciences, social science, humanities and the arts; | |
| C. | develop the greatest possible understanding of self with an appreciation of his/her worth as a member of society; | |
| D. | develop an awareness of the intrinsic value of each person; | |
| E. | know the basic principles and practices of American society in comparison to those of other societies and successfully exhibit the habits and attitudes associated with responsible citizenship; | |
| F. | acquire good health habits and an understanding of the conditions necessary for maintaining physical and emotional well-being; | |
| G. | develop and exhibit understanding and appreciation of persons belonging to other social, religious, cultural and ethnic groups; | |
| H. | receive the opportunity and encouragement to be creative in one or more fields of endeavor; | |
| I. | show how to obtain and use new facts, skills and ideas as the need for them arises; | |
| J. | acquire the skills necessary to be able to work toward and initial career decision and be provided with a foundation for occupational competence; | |
| K. | realize the significance of the family for the individual and society; |
L know how to purchase and use goods and services intelligently understanding both the values received by the economic and environmental consequences of such acts;
| M. | develop maturing insights in ethical values and principles, allowing him/her to live and work cooperatively with others; and | |
| N. | prepare for a world of rapid change and unforeseeable demands in which continuing education throughout adult life should be a normal expectation. |
A.C. 3301-35-01, 3301-35-02 (A)