Mission & Vision

Mission: Altruria Elementary School’s mission is to deliver high-quality, child-centered instruction that fosters students’ academic, social, and cultural growth. We strive to help every student improve achievement, become lifelong learners, and develop skills to be responsible, tech-savvy, and contributing members of society. In partnership with families and staff, we create a positive, respectful environment where every child feels valued and ready to succeed.

Vision: The vision of Altruria Elementary School is to serve as a learning community that academically challenges all students in order to produce life-long learners. We envision and strive for our students to be proficient in the use of technology, decision-making, and critical thinking skills which will support the future successes of our students. 

Beliefs: At Altruria Elementary School:

• We believe learning is a life-long process and should be the primary focus of all decision making.
• We believe students thrive in a positive learning atmosphere rich with cultural, social and academic challenges.
• We believe instruction should be child-centered and data-driven.
• We believe varied forms of assessment should be used to evaluate student learning and be a aligned with local, state, and national standards.
• We believe that it is vital for all stakeholders to share in the responsibility for the development and advancement of the school's mission.