CARMAN-AINSWORTH+MIDDLE+SCHOOL+(CAMS)

=**[|CAMS Link]**= =**[|C-A District Link]**= =**[|C-A Handbook Link]**= =**Mission Statement**= ====It is our purpose to educate all students to high levels of academic achievement, as determined by state and national standards, while fostering positive growth in behaviors and attitudes. We commit to a comprehensive system of support to assure this outcome.==== =**Mission**= ====The Carman-Ainsworth Community School District is the student-focused learning organization which unites our diverse community. The Mission of the Carman-Ainsworth Schools is to ensure that each student achieves at his or her highest academic capacity and is an exemplary citizen through a system characterized by:====

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=Beliefs=
 * ====High expectations====
 * ====Successful learning opportunities====
 * ====Rich cultural experiences====
 * ====A needs-fulfilling environment====
 * ====Family and community involvement====
 * ====An environment which ignites a passion to continuously learn====
 * ====Equitable access to quality programs====
 * ====An unwavering commitment to continuous improvement.====

We believe that each student, parent, and staff member…

 * ====Has unlimited potential====
 * ====Has a right to be safe and to be respected====
 * ====Is empowered through learning====
 * ====Needs to be proficient in 21st century skills ====
 * ====Needs clear expectations====
 * ====Should understand the value of service====
 * ====Must learn to communicate effectively====
 * ====Should treat others as they would want to be treated.====

=**Vision** - "Working Together to Guarantee Learning for Every Student"= ====As a school district, we add value and increase community confidence when we demonstrate our professional skill and our commitment results in learning gains for every student, from the highly able learner to the severely challenged learner. This aspiration becomes even more realistic when all CA staff members take ownership for student learning, and when we are able to engage families and community organizations to support student learning. We will gather data and report to the community on our success in achieving the following goals:====

1. **Academic Achievement -** All students will improve their proficiency in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
====2. **Value to Community** - The Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools will provide quality service and add significant value to the community we represent. ==== ====3. **Organizational Effectiveness** - The Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools will be intentional and systemic in directing all resources toward achieving its vision. ====