Mission & Vision
Mission Statement
Each student will graduate with the skills needed to contribute and thrive in a changing world.
Vision Statement
The vision statement of Junction Avenue K-8 School is reflected in PAWS: Partnership, Accountability, Wellness, and Safety.
Partnership
- School will facilitate a collaborative culture between staff, students, parents, and community members.
- Junction welcomes and encourages outside community group partnerships.
- Families will be offered a variety of services to address needs in the areas of counseling, after school intervention, bilingual and family services, special education services, community wellness and other academic and mental health support.
Accountability
- Students will work to their maximum potential by studying rigorous curriculum through differentiated instruction and critical thinking.
- Students will attain knowledge, skills and strategies necessary to succeed and thrive in a changing world.
- Students will be supported by the staff and the leadership team through the implementation of a school wide positive behavior intervention system.
- School will provide common core aligned curriculum and assessments by credentialed staff.
- In addition, students in our Dual Immersion program build the skills necessary to meet the academic standards while simultaneously becoming bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English.
Wellness
- Students who qualify will be offered nutritious “free and reduced” breakfast and lunch. All students will receive an education regarding positive nutrition choices.
- Students will be provided with skills that focus on mindfulness, metacognition, social interaction and other positive behavioral support.
- Staff will support and provide interventions based on students individual needs.
- Students will be taught and encouraged to have a growth mindset, where they believe their talents can be developed through hard work, good strategies and input from others.
- Students will have opportunities for team and intramural sports during lunchtime and after school.
Safety
- Students will receive character building education.
- Staff will provide a safe, supportive, and enriching learning environment made up of a diverse population of global citizens.
- Junction will be an equitable, safe, nurturing, supportive, and accepting school for all.