VISION STATEMENT
The vision of Turlington Woods School is that all students who receive the school's specialized support to go on to:
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 a positive intervention in place to ensure academic and behavioral success
for all students.