Our Vision

Our vision is to empower all of our children to be proficient learners and creative thinkers who are self-disciplined, active and resourceful leaders who can confidently say, 'Yes, I can!’

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a rigorous and supportive academic environment that fosters intellectual growth, creativity, and personal responsibility.

Our Philosophy

At Powel, we value each student as an individual with unique contributions. We believe that learning is best achieved through a language based social process which nurtures every child.

Our educational goal is to raise the level of student achievement by encouraging children’s natural curiosity and channeling it into exploration and inquiry. Our objective is not merely the competence of our students but also to instill in them a lifelong love of learning and the pursuit of excellence.

Powel School Compact

We, the members of the Powel School community believe that in order for our children to achieve, we must insure that we provide them with a safe, productive environment that supports learning. To that end we, the partners in this process, sign this compact as an acknowledgement of our commitment as a community.

SCHOOL

The Powel School will provide high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that will enable success for every student and: Will treat each child with dignity and respect. Will provide a safe, positive, and healthy learning environment for each student. Will assure every student access to quality learning experiences appropriate to his/her development. Will maintain open lines of communication with families.

PARENTS/GUARDIANS

I realize the importance of working cooperatively with the school. I understand that my participation in my child’s education will help his/her achievement and attitude. Therefore, I join with the Powel School staff by carrying out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability: Send my child to school regularly, on time, well fed, and well rested. Encourage my child to respect all members of the school community and to respect school property. Maintain an open line of communication with school staff. Participate in decisions and activities relating to the education of my child.

STUDENT

I realize that my education is important. I know that I am responsible for my own success. Therefore, I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability: I promise to respect myself and others; encourage and help others; be an active learner in school and at home; show up on time and ready to learn.