At John C. Dore Elementary School, we envision:   

• An ongoing partnership with our community to support the development of our school program and strengthen the learning experiences of our students

• A safe, clean and welcoming learning environment where students, staff, parents and community partners work in concert to sustain continued improvement and maintain the pursuit of excellence

• A school climate that fosters respect for self and others, responsibility, consideration, and a commitment to ongoing character development

• A shared commitment to effective teaching practices based on contemporary learning theories in an inclusive learning environment

• A shared commitment and active devotion to the success of all students

• A purposeful and articulated curriculum that builds on the collective knowledge of students as they advance through our academic program

• A comprehensive math and science curriculum that focuses on student inquiry and lab experiences for Kindergarten through 8^th grade according to the guidelines of the Chicago Math and Science Magnet Cluster Initiative.

• A global commitment to building and maintaining an effective literacy program to ensure that our students develop and practice the essential skills to become successful, lifelong readers

• A group of teaching professionals that demonstrate a commitment to teaching and learning and work together to continually improve and refine their practice through the appropriate use of student performance data

• A commitment of leadership to attain, manage and provide the resources necessary to ensure an effective learning experience that prepares all students for an ever-changing world

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