The Jasper County School System, in partnership with parents and community, is committed to graduating all students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing society. We will pursue this mission in a safe, positive environment in which the staff sets high expectations for students as well as for themselves.

We Believe that:

• All staff must share an understanding of and commitment to the instructional goals of the school system.
• Parents must embrace education as a high priority.
• Because the parent is a child's first and most important teacher, the home environment has a direct impact upon a student's success in school.
• Parents, teachers, and students have the obligation to create and maintain safe schools.
• Goals must exist for every student in terms of individual ability.
• Students and parents share responsibility in establishing and working toward achieving student goals.
• Teachers must provide clear purpose and relevance for all learning activities.
• Instructional strategies must reflect student needs and provide for student choices and diversity.
• Effective education provides frequent opportunities for problem solving and critical thinking.
• Assessment is a tool for improving instruction.
• A broad range of assessment tools should be used in monitoring student progress.
• The first priority of school administrators is the instructional program.
• The school faculty has the right and obligation to contribute to instructional leadership decisions.
• It is the responsibility of the community to provide the necessary fiscal and human resources for the effective and safe educations of its students.