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Mission Vision and Guiding Principles

MISSION

West Jackson Elementary School will inspire and empower all students to engage and excel in the opportunities of a global society.

VISION

WJES students can ask questions, think critically and creatively, and work with others to solve problems in their lives, in our community, and in the world.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

  • Students’ learning needs are the focus of all decision making to support academics and the whole child. 
  • WJES provides a highly effective, committed staff and the resources for all students to achieve excellence, collaborate with others, and reach their full potential.
  • Through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Social Emotional Learning, we ensure and celebrate a nurturing, student centered, and respectful environment for learning, where every student is valued and known.
  • WJES offers a rigorous, authentic, standards-based curriculum, guided by data and research-based, best instructional practices through STEAM based learning experiences.
  • WJES is a community school, where all stakeholders work collaboratively to support one another to inspire and engage students in connected learning.
  • At WJES, we embrace a growth mindset and encourage one another to reach challenging goals, while having fun on the journey!