Mission Statement:

The East Lyme Middle School community is dedicated to lifelong learning, mutual respect, and equal opportunities for all.

Beliefs:

Purpose of formal education at East Lyme Middle School:

East Lyme Middle School promotes intellectual and personal development enabling students to become lifelong learners and contributing members of our society.

Beliefs about students:

All students are to be given dignity, respect, and equal opportunities to develop their potential and individuality in a supportive environment.

Beliefs about student learning:

East Lyme Middle School strives to provide a curriculum with a wide variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences fostering excellence.

Social expectations:

Students are expected to exhibit respect, compassion, understanding, and responsibility for themselves and others.

Community expectations for East Lyme Middle School:

Education is a working partnership between home and school emphasizing achievement, responsibility, and respect.