About

We develop leaders who shape the world through independence, creativity and critical thinking.

• Excellence: We model and promote excellence by challenging our students and ourselves to meet the highest expectations of our community.
• Trust: We model and promote trust by building relationships based on integrity, mutual respect and open communication.
• Inclusiveness: We model and promote inclusiveness by valuing individual differences and the contributions of a diverse student body and staff.
• Innovation: We model and promote innovation by encouraging ideas and practices that foster adaptability.
• Accountability: We model and promote by aligning our actions and resources with our stated objectives and taking responsibility for the outcomes.

At Glenridge Elementary, we are committed to creating an inclusive and nurturing educational environment for all students, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities, or circumstances. We recognize that providing a safe and supportive atmosphere is crucial for enabling effective learning and fostering personal development among students.  

• We believe in embracing each student, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We cultivate the spirit of youth, curiosity, and wonder.
• We believe in building a community that values and honors the diverse cultural experiences and differing abilities of our students and our broader global community. We celebrate our differences as assets to our community.
• We believe in leveraging students’ unique skills to empower them to shape the future. We recognize and accommodate individual learning styles and value mistakes as part of the learning process.
• We believe in ensuring high levels of learning for all students and promoting a growth mindset. Glenridge is a hub of innovation, equipped with vast resources to enrich learning. We value dedication and resilience. We create a safe, challenging environment. 

Above all, we believe in a community where every student is seen, heard, and loved.

• We will work together to ensure teachers do not feel abandoned or alone in the pursuit of greatness for each child.
• We commit to research-based Tier 1 instruction.
• We commit to monitoring student progress and adjusting instruction accordingly.
• We will collectively intervene when students need extra support or enrichment.
• We will collectively guarantee that every child gets what they need every day.  To ensure growth, we will tap into the expertise, resources, and support throughout our building.
• We will establish meaningful relationships with students and families by learning about and respecting their cultural and socioeconomic diversities. We will actively work to eliminate any harmful inequities.
• We will be vulnerable with each other in order to learn and grow together.
• We commit to making each group member feel valued.
• We commit to using a variety of types of data to drive decision-making.
• We commit to effective communication.
• We will laugh and have a good sense of humor.
• Together, we commit to working towards resolving any conflicts or misunderstandings that may arise and move forward in a positive direction.