Richlands Elementary School

The mission of Richlands Elementary school is to establish the most conducive educational environment possible. We will establish high standards for our students, our teachers, our administrators, and our community. An environment of excellence will be evident in the halls of our school. These high expectations will be combined with a compassionate attitude for all individuals in our school building. This attitude will enable our students to reach their full educational potential. Our mission is to create a learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve, to provide instruction that accommodates every child’s needs, and to have high expectations for every learner. All involved in the educational process will assist in the establishment of our quality school setting.

VISION

We believe that Richlands Elementary School is a quality educational environment. This environment is one where the needs of all students are foremost. From the various community volunteers to our dedicated teachers and administrators, the dominant concern is to provide a conducive environment for our students. Because of this attitude, our students are equipped with the ability to learn.

• We believe in a secure and comfortable learning environment because our students are our top priority.
• We believe all students deserve a well-rounded meaningful education.
• We believe all students need to experience a balanced educational
environment that addresses the individual needs of all learners.
• We believe it is vitally important that students come prepared with the
attitude of learning and engross themselves in the learning process.
• We believe that all children can learn and we endorse the Virginia
Standards of Learning as a basic educational plan for our students.
• We believe that every student is able to acquire skills to be successful at the next level of education.
• We believe in the importance of teachers possessing strong content
knowledge and utilizing the most successful teaching strategies to convey concepts to our students.
• We believe that teachers should foster a strong sense of character,
responsibility and self-worth.
• We believe that teachers should make all possible effort to make
provisions for each student’s individual needs and abilities.
• We believe the administration’s role is to commit to the school’s
educational values and vision.
• We believe in establishing parental and community partnerships that will enhance the knowledge base of our learners.
• We believe that open communication between the home and school is
essential in promoting the educational achievements and successes of our students.