Aspen Creek K-8 is a school where:
We expect high academic achievement
o Critical thinking
o Love of learning
o Academic excellence
o Basic skills
We celebrate diversity; promote citizenship and respect
o Differences are perceived as assets
o Respect all cultures
o Recognize and celebrate students’ strengths and interests
o Global awareness
Safety is a high priority
o Physical and emotional safety
o Personal responsibility
o Pride
o Take care of self, others, and our school
We nurture a sense of community
o Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
o Mentoring
o Working together – family atmosphere
o Leadership
o Every child has an advocate
We build strong partnerships between school, family and business
o Communication
o Bring the community into the school
o Involve students in the community
o Parent/teacher partnership with support
We promote a positive, fun, welcoming school climate
o All kids are celebrated
o A place you want to be
o Trust and belonging
o Environment that promotes joy of learning
Our staff models team-work and life-long learning
o Teaming
o Commitment to professional development
o Support for others
o Everyone is a learner
We strive to maximize individual student success
o Maximizing personal success for all kids.
o Variety of activities
o Developing independent and responsible learners
o Differentiated instruction
We create strong connections between curriculum, instruction and the “real world”
o High Expectations
o Interdisciplinary/Integrated curriculum
o Hands-on learning
o Problem solving