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DeKalb County School System
Mission
The mission of the DeKalb County School System is to form a collaborative effort
between home and school that maximizes students' social and academic potential,
preparing them to compete in a global society.
Vision
"Premier DeKalb Schools--Setting the standard for Excellence through unity and purpose."
Briarlake Elementary School
Values
What values, standards and beliefs will guide our mission?
We value a multi-disciplinary learning experience that promotes student achievement in a challenging,
stimulating environment. We believe in sustaining continuous progress in the core curriculum while providing
enrichment and acceleration so that all students reach their full academic potential.
We believe our knowledge and caring staff holds high expectations for all students and provides a
risk-free environment to facilitate the development of good citizenship and character in each student.
Vision
What is our image of a successful school for our stakeholders?
We envision a change in the status quo as we create a culture of new expectations.
We expect our stakeholders to work collaboratively to raise standards and
increase achievement in the academic program for all students at Briarlake Elementary.
Mission
What is the charge we accept to make our vision a reality?
We accept the charge to form a collaborative effort between home and school that maximizes
students' social andacademic potential, preparing them to contribute to the common good
of the community and to compete successfully in a global society.
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