Mission and Vision

Idlewild’s mission is to:

• Empower learners
• Develop leaders
• Celebrate diversity

"We are Idlewild Leaders" is the vision of Idlewild Elementary!

•Every student is invested
•Every staff member has a positive impact
•Every family is engaged
•Every community member is connected

At Idlewild Elementary School, we believe

• that the instructional emphasis should include critical and creative thinking skills to solve realistic problems
• a safe, non-threatening environment is essential to a student’s ability to excel socially, emotionally, and academically
• that cultural diversity should be celebrated and recognized
• that self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect
• that assessments drive instruction and aid in the creation of a supportive and challenging learning environment
• that student attendance has a direct correlation to successful academic achievement
• that shared decision-making and communication of policy implementation are vital components of a successful school.