Welcome to Lockeland Elementary School
2009-2010 Magical Mystery Tour Love, Peace, and Understanding
A GREAT School in a GREAT Neighborhood!
Lockeland's Mission
Our mission is to provide a safe and secure learning environment where high expectations and quality instruction thrive through literature and language to equip all students with the necessary skills to excel academically and socially. Therefore, we continue to be committed to the goals of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment, improving academic achievement, and enhancing values and self-esteem.
District's Vision
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools will provide every student with the foundation of knowledge, skills and character necessary to excel in higher education, work and life.
We embrace and value a diverse student population and community. Different perspectives and backgrounds form the cornerstone of our strong public education system.
TO SUCCEED WE MUST
- Provide an excellent teacher in every class, for every student, every year;
- Ensure that school leadership is focused on high student achievement and cultivates an environment that produces excellence for a diverse student body;
- Build and sustain effective and efficient systems to support finances, operations and the academic and personal growth of students;
- Engage all families, recognizing the power and responsibility of parents and caregivers to drive success for students; and
- Strengthen connections with the entire community to support all areas of student growth.
WE BELIEVE
- All students bring unique cultural backgrounds, learning styles, abilities, interests, and social and health needs.
- Each student can achieve at high levels, exceeding national standards.
- Quality school staff is essential to academic excellence.
- Consistent and sustained leadership ensures results are achieved and proven strategies can take hold.
- Professional development must be sustained, clear and consistently focused on quality instruction.
- Families and community organizations must be partners in meeting our goals.
- Each person in the school system is responsible for working toward this vision.
- Effective, two-way communication with parents and other stakeholders is essential.
- Transparency and accountability must be valued and practiced.
The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, color, age, and/or disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, or activities. MNPS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Contact MNPS ADA Coordinator at 259-8531.
MNPS maintains an official complaint procedure that complies with the standards set aside by Federal Programs under No Child Left Behind. Complaints regarding Public School Choice and Supplemental Educational Services (SES) are covered under this procedure. It can be found by clicking on Complaint Process.
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