Mission and Vision
Mission
Terra Centre Students-Centered in Excellence- Grounded in the American Dream
Vision
Terra Centre prepares students for a rewarding future by presenting a rigorous academic curriculum, providing opportunities to explore the attributes that make them special gifts to the world and promoting limitless responsibilities to their global community.
Core Values and Beliefs
We believe……
All students can learn and have different learning styles
Participation in flexible grouping for math
Use of technology across the curriculum
Multiage classrooms
Provide a variety of learning experiences including: Young Scholars, Socratic Seminars, Challenge 24 competitions, Hands on Equations, Compacted Math, Philosopher’s Club
Incorporation of specialists -PALs music
Implementation of Marzano Strategies
Children should learn in a safe and nurturing environment
Faculty located throughout the building and other locations in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal
Teachers greet students during arrival and dismissal
Students participate in monthly character education lessons
Teachers and students participate in PBS- Golden Coins, Pride Paws, Golden Plate Award
Teachers and specialists participate in a variety of committees to promote student success including SIP Committees, CSI Committee- vertical articulation and collaboration
Teachers develop relationships with students through personal interactions
Students are more successful if they establish positive relationships with adults
Teachers participate in after school programs with students
Teachers maintain relationships w/ students and their families from previous school years
Teachers and students connect with one another through common experiences
Faculty maintains a proactive approach to behavior (PBS, ROAR)