VISION STATEMENT

The vision of Turlington Woods School is that all students who receive the school's specialized support with go on to:

• Graduate from high school

• Pursue higher vocational or educational goals

• Enter the workforce as productive citizens in our community 

• Have a positive impact in the global community

Faculty and Staff Shared Beliefs

WE BELIEVE THAT A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL IS ONE THAT:

 - Teaches students how to be respectful, responsible, and safe.
 - Models appropriate behaviors, coping skills, and social and character  skills.
 - Supports the growth of academics and vocational skills.

WE BELIEVE THAT A SUCCESSFUL STUDENT IS ABLE TO:

 - Demonstrate academic growth by reading, writing, comprehending, and thinking critically.
 - Apply him/herself by completing assignments and engaging     academically.
 - Demonstrate behavioral growth by following directions, being respectful, and maximizing learning activities.
 - Function in his/her base school and society by making good choices.

WE BELIEVE THAT AN EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM IS ONE IN WHICH:

 - Students are engaged and learning.
 - Students are challenging their minds  to discover new information.
 - Students are safe.

WE BELIEVE THAT A GOOD STAFF MEMBER IS ONE WHO:

 - Provides support and builds relationships.
 - Demonstrates and promotes prosocial skills.
 - Listens empathetically to offer emotional guidance.
 - Demonstrates professionalism.
 - Completes his/her responsibilities with full effort and to the best of his/her ability.

WE BELIEVE THAT AN EFFECTIVE SCHOOL FACULTY IS ONE THAT:

 - Works as a team.
 - Values the needs of the student.

TO BE A SUCCESSFUL ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM, WE BELIEVE THAT:

 - Staff must help students set goals, provide structure, and set guidelines that will enable students to transition back to their base schools upon completion of our program.  
 - There must be positive intervention in place to ensure academic and behavioral success for all students.