Mission :

-We support and recognize each other with dignity and respect.
-Professionalism is the cornerstone of our practice.

-We affirm our strengths while working on our weaknesses.
-Constructive criticism, balanced with genuine concern and affirmation.

-We maintain high expectations.
-To maintain high expectations through encouragement, modeling and ethical behavior.

-We all grow from our mistakes and are willing to accept change.
-We accept that personal growth is a learning process that involves mistakes, failures consequences and change.

-We use humor and laugh with each other.
-We will laugh with each other, yet never use it as a weapon.

-We embrace active learning because we are active learners.
-We strive to be active learners through individual responsibility toward our own learning activities and fostering them in students.

-We always keep sight of the Big Picture.
-Accept that we don’t always know the Big Picture, because it is a growing 3-D puzzle that is never ending.

-We acknowledge the presence of others, if simply with a smile.
-We recognize that each person is an integral, vital valuable part of North Sumter Intermediate School and treat them accordingly.

-We maintain a safe and caring environment.
-We establish fair limits and boundaries that allow everyone to feel safe.

Our decisions are based on what is best for student growth.
The bottom line is—our students are top priority