Georgetown Public School Belief Statement
Belief Statement
In the Georgetown Public School District our beliefs drive our commitments, decisions and actions. Specifically we believe that:
- Our students come first! Their individual, intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth is a priority.
- Our students can reach high standards.
- Our schools must promote academic excellence, creativity, innovation and the achievement of personal excellence.
- Our schools should foster pride in self, school, community, country and world.
- Our curriculum should be state of the art, comprehensive and challenging for all students.
- Our students will become responsible problem solvers and become critical thinkers.
- Our schools must create lifelong learners who demonstrate moral and ethical integrity and contribute to the shaping of society.
- Our teachers, parents/guardians and community are partners in understanding and educating every student. Their role is to encourage and support the achievement of our students’ goals and dreams.
- Technology is a critical learning tool essential for future success in our global society.
- Our schools will be welcoming, inclusive and safe places to learn where individual differences are respected and valued.
Arrival time is from 8:30am – 8:40am. All students are expected to be in their classrooms by 8:40am. Please drive to the front of the school and follow the flow of traffic until you get to the unloading area. This is marked with cones. Students will then leave the car and enter through the main entrance. If you arrive after 8:40am you must park and bring your student into the main office to be checked in.
Dismissal begins at 2:45pm. Car pick up is at the front of the building. Please arrive at 2:45pm and follow the flow of traffic. When you are in the loading area your student will come directly to your car. Please pull all the way up and remain in your car at all times.
Proof of Residence Requirements
Penn Brook School Advisory Council – Running agenda and minutes