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Our Mission and BeliefsWorking on computers in the LMC.

Clow School Mission

The mission of Clow School is to develop all students into becoming life-long, self-directed learners, problem-solvers, and effective communicators. We are committed to developing students into goal-setters and quality producers. Our children will be equipped with collaborative working skills and value becoming contributors to their community.
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Values

Open and honest communication and feedback: With students, parents, community, and fellow District 204 staff members.
A commitment to teamwork:  We are all in this endeavor together and collectively we increase our effectiveness and efficiency.
Furthermore, we wish to enjoy life and our vocations and recognize that a positive attitude, and a sense of community, will increase the probability of this occurring.
Working on a music listening center.
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Our school is truly student centered: We recognize that students are our reason for existing and we feel privileged to be integral in their development.
People and property: Both private and public, should always be treated with respect and dignity.
Basic skills: We focus on the development and foundational basic skills. This includes cultural, social, and academic areas of knowledge.
Improvement: Our spirit of daily operation is one of improvement. Regardless of where we are today, we strive to better tomorrow. Our goal is to model and extend this attitude to our students and public.

Fundamental ValuesReading in the LMC.Reading on the stage in the LMC.

All students can learn given
effective instruction and 
appropriate curricula.
All students must become
life-long learners, problem
solvers, and effective
communicators.
Ongoing assessment of student
achievement and program
effectiveness is essential for
school improvement.
Parents, business, and
community involvement is
essential for school effectiveness and improvement.
Board of Education and Central Administration support is essential to school effectiveness and improvement.

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