Mission and Vision
MISSION STATEMENT
At Greenbriar West, we will:
- Provide world class education that meets or exceeds Fairfax County POS and Virginia SOL objectives.
- Provide instruction, including intervention support and enrichment opportunities, appropriate to the individual needs of our students.
- Support each student by differentiating instruction and utilizing special programs to meet individual needs and learning styles.
- Continue to integrate technology throughout the curriculum to enhance student learning.
- Encourage involvement of families and community members, for they provide invaluable support as we strive to meet the needs of our increasingly diverse student population.
- Strengthen teacher collaboration and student learning success through the sustained efforts of professional learning communities.
- Use the Responsive Classroom approach to support academic and social learning and model behavior that encourages students to become responsible learners and respectful citizens.
CORE VALUES/BELIEFS
Greenbriar West recognizes that all children are unique individuals and active members of our diverse learning community. Learning occurs best when a challenging instructional environment is supported by effective teaching, responsible students and an active partnership with the community.
We believe:
- All students can learn and are capable of reaching their unique potential.
- Setting and modeling clear and high expectations to enable all students to achieve success.
- Individual needs are recognized and met through differentiation and best practice instructional strategies in a safe and caring learning environment.
- Through interactive modeling and practice, students can learn to be kind, cooperative, responsible and respectful citizens.
- Technology plays an integral part in preparing children in the 21st century. The partnership between family, community and school is essential to our success.
- Students must master not only core academic skills but essential life skills to lay the foundation for a successful future as a life-long learner