Microsoft Word - Northwestern Student Handbook 2025-2026

Northwestern Elementary School The staff at Northwestern Elementary School is pleased to have you as a member of our school family, and we hope that your time with us will be a pleasant and rewarding experience. This handbook provides information that will answer questions you may have about school policies and procedures. We encourage you to read it and file it for future reference. Vision Statement The mission of Northwestern Elementary School is to create a joyful, inclusive school community where every voice is valued and every learner grows with passion, confidence, and curiosity. BELIEF STATEMENTS We believe:  All students have the right to learn, and all teachers have the right to teach in a safe and comfortable environment.  Our school community must be valued and treated with respect.  All students and staff must accept responsibility for their behavior and the choices they make and behave in a way teaching, and learning can occur.  Our school encourages students to become confident, self-directed, life-long learners.  Instruction must be aligned with the goals and expectations for student learning.  Individual integrity, tolerance and respect for others must be taught, modeled, expected, and acknowledged in all areas of our school and in the students’ life.  Foster partnerships with families, businesses, and the community. **Additional WCPS policies and procedures are available at www.wicomicoschools.org/o/northwestern

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