Core Beliefs

Board of Education

Vision

The vision of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is to lead the community in educational excellence, inspiring intellectual curiosity, creativity, and achievement so that all students reach their full potential.

Mission

The mission of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is to create an innovative, inclusive, student-centered environment that supports the development of independent learners.

Core Beliefs and Commitments

We believe that:

Public education is essential to democracy and necessary for economic opportunity, mobility and the broader public good.
We are responsible for building and maintaining a high performing school district.
Each student is uniquely capable and deserves an engaging, relevant, and challenging educational experience.
Our principals and teachers make the critical difference in student achievement and building a positive school community.
The school system, families and communities are necessary partners in ensuring the academic, social, emotional and behavioral success of our students.

Based on these Core Beliefs, we are committed to:

Providing a clear Theory of Action and an effective Superintendent to lead its implementation.
Ensuring that all students achieve their full potential.
Ensuring that each student has an effective teacher.
Ensuring that an effective principal leads every school.
Giving all students access to a well-rounded, rigorous curriculum that is evidence-based and data-informed.
Preparing all students to be successful in institutions of higher learning or the workforce.
Creating safe and orderly working and learning environments.
Securing and allocating the necessary resources to pursue our vision and mission.
Operating effectively and efficiently with fiscal accountability.
Embracing our community’s diversity and using it to enhance the educational environment.
Providing and encouraging engagement opportunities for all students’ families.
Partnering with community members to maximize student learning.

P.O. Box 30035
Charlotte, NC 28230-0035
Phone: 980-343-3000

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