Mission:

The mission of the Carbondale Area School District is to prepare all students to be active and productive citizens of a changing global community by fostering lifelong, self-directed learning, independent and collaborative decision-making through critical thinking and self- awareness through understanding others. The use of technology will be curriculum driven and will be equitably integrated into the total school environment. Carbondale Area School District will continue to provide up-to-date technology.

Vision:

Carbondale Area School District envisions the following characteristics:

 - Professional development opportunities for all staff.

 - Excellent communication within the School District between staff members, including sharing of records.

 - Excellent communication between the School District and the Community.

 - Student learning opportunities are tailored to each student.

 - Teaching strategies and classroom management techniques are constantly reviewed and updated as necessary.

 - Students can work at their own pace.

 - Students can pursue a wide variety of interests.

 - Students work cooperatively with fellow students to solve problems.