Our Mission:

The mission of St. Stephens Elementary is to provide a quality education within a safe environment that promotes growth in knowledge, character and self-esteem while appreciating and respecting each member of our diverse school community.  St. Stephens Elementary strives to instill in students a lifelong quest for knowledge and the wisdom to face future challenges.

Our Beliefs:

• Our primary focus is on our students and their learning.

• Teachers and staff respect the uniqueness of each student and recognize each student’s physical, social, cultural, emotional, and intellectual differences.

• Teachers and staff provide varied learning opportunities for the students in the instructional and assessment procedures.

• Teachers and staff provide an environment that promotes and instills academic excellence, character, social growth, and an awareness of health and wellness, thus fostering contributing life-long learners.

• Teachers and staff provide a safe, caring and comfortable environment that promotes student learning.

• Teachers and staff model the seven pillars of character:  responsibility, trustworthiness, courage, citizenship, respect, caring and fairness.

• Teachers and staff believe that a joint partnership between themselves, the students, the parents, and the community is essential in assuring the success of our school’s mission.