Our Mission Statement
	The faculty, staff, parents, and community of Crosswind Elementary are dedicated to providing optimal opportunities to engage students in learning that will empower each of them to meet future challenges with confident, self-directed motivation.

	Our Vision
	Crosswind's faculty and stakeholders strive to equip our students with the knowledge and life skills needed to become productive and responsible citizens in an ever-changing society.

Our Beliefs

Students learning in a safe environment is paramount at Crosswind Elementary. Student learning is a partnership between the school, home and community. Relating student learning to life experiences increases student interest and comprehension. Respect, honesty, and truthfulness help students become good citizens. Teachers encourage students to be self-motivated learners who have decision-making skills which provide them the ability to communicate and use logical reasoning. Positive relationships between teachers, parents, and students encourage self-discipline. A variety of instructional approaches and assessment tools are utilized and are essential for students to effectively demonstrate growth and experience success. Students perform best when objectives and expectations are shared prior to evaluating performance. Crosswind Elementary School stakeholders abide by all district, state, and federal policies. Revised 3.2.06