MISSION

The Mission of Madison Community Unit School District #12 is to Maximize all students’ potential to be successful in the world.

VISION

The Vision of the Madison Community Unit School District #12 is that all learners meet and exceed state standards in core academics, are strategic problem solvers, proficient users of technology and are active and responsible participants in a changing world.

CORE BELIEFS

Whereas we believe:

- All children can learn, come to school wanting to learn, and will attain and exceed achievement goals when expectations are clearly set;

- Regardless of the level of knowledge present, all students have the capacity to learn with proper motivation and resources;

- Teachers must be continuous learners and accountable for demonstrating their base of knowledge;

- Through a reciprocal process, teachers will meet the needs of each student;

- Teachers, being the most important educational person in a student’s life, must continue to grow and learn themselves in order to provide a quality and actively engaged classroom;

- The purpose of education is to prepare students to become self-sufficient, morally productive and responsible members of society;

- Education should be child-centered, results oriented and data-driven in order to lead students to become critical thinkers and lifelong learners;

- The school will provide the resources needed for learning to take place;

- In assuring the community that it is vital for our schools to provide the best education possible for students;

- The community helps support and is an active part of the educational process;

- Shared parent and community involvement is integral to the educational process.