Vision
Tara Oaks is a place where love and learning come together with excellence in leadership, academics, and personal development.
Mission Statement
Tara Oaks is committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment that provides the opportunity for all students to reach their full potential academically, emotionally, physically, and socially.
Beliefs
1. Students learn best in a safe, orderly, and nurturing environment that actively engages them in the learning process.
2. An academically balanced program, including participation in the arts and physical education, challenges and enriches student performance and interest.
3. differentiated instruction provides experiences in education that serve to enrich the lives of all students.
4. Multicultural education increases understanding and sensitivity to individual differences and needs.
5. Students and teachers use developmentally appropriate technology as a learning tool and resource to enhance skills.
6. Interaction between students, parents, teachers, and special needs students fosters mutual understanding, knowledge, compassion, and empathy.
7. Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school's mission.
8. A commitment for continuous self-evaluation and improvement is imperative for our school to enable students to become confident, self-directed, and lifelong learners.
9.Shared responsibility for the school discipline plan helps build positive relationships among teachers, parents, and students while encouraging self-discipline.