Mission Statement

MISSION

The Mission of Harelson Elementary School, as a community dedicated to excellence, is to ensure a sound academic foundation and empower our students to become self-directed, responsible, innovative, life-long learners by providing safe, challenging, education environments established with active partnerships among staff, family, and community.

VISION

Harelson is a safe and caring place where all students can achieve success academically, socially and emotionally, faculty and staff are committed to excellence, parents want their child to attend, and community members respect, due to high student achievement.

WE BELIEVE

• Education is a fundamental tool for advancement of humanity.
  
• The foundation of an educational program is to develop a student's mind, body, creativity and character.
  
• Education promotes positive self-esteem, individuality, and respect for differences in people and society.
  
• Each child has the right to learn in his or her most effective way to achieve educational success.
  
• Learning is a life-long interactive process.
  
• Education is a shared responsibility of child, home, school and community.
  
• Teamwork enhances education by valuing group as well as individual efforts.
  
• Education is critical for participation in a democratic society.
  
• Safety and self-discipline are critical to the learning process.