Vision:
CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life.

Mission:
The mission of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.

Core Beliefs and Comments:
We believe a strong and equitable public education system is central to our democracy. We believe our principals and teachers make the critical difference in student achievement. We believe that as adults we are accountable for building and maintaining high performing organizations that ensure all students will successfully acquire the knowledge, skills and values necessary for success.Based on these core beliefs, we are committed to:

Providing all students with the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential and ensuring that there is no discernable difference between the achievement levels of students by race, gender or economic level Placing a principal with strong leadership and management skills as the key instructional leader in every school Ensuring that an effective teacher instructs each class Building the capacity of our personnel through meaningful professional development Operating effectively and efficiently with fiscal accountability Educating all students in safe and orderly environments conducive to learning Giving all students access to a well-rounded, rigorous curriculum that is research-based and data driven Securing and allocating adequate resources according to the needs of each child Partnering with parents and the community in maximizing student learning Embracing our community's diversity and using it to enhance the educational environment Basing our educational culture on merit and individual achievement Preparing all students to be successful in institutions of higher learning or the workforce without a need for remediation.