Mission: North Scituate Elementary School is a community of learners committed to academic excellence, personal achievement, and integrity. Students will respect each other, learn from others, and will become empowered individuals who demonstrate a sense of responsibility to contribute as literate members of a global world.

Vision: Our vision at North Scituate Elementary School is to provide all students access to learning; to the skills and strategies that are meaningful and relevant so that they may engage in their community in purposeful ways.

Empathetic and Active Citizen

A Student Citizen: Respects the ideas, cultures, and differences of people Displays characteristics of personal and collective responsibility; demonstrates action showing resilience, grit and perseverance in all their efforts Seeks to be their best, honest, authentic self Recognizes inequity and bias and works to be a change agent.

Innovative Collaborator and Creator

A Student Citizen: Works cooperatively with others Develops their interpersonal skills to actively participate and contribute to their learning and the learning of others Shares decision making through active listening and engagement Wonders and questions as an active learner Is a risk taker seeking answers Displays characteristics of a growth mindset.

Effective Communicator

A Student Citizen: Uses oral and written communication to express ideas effectively Demonstrates proficiencies in all forms of communications to convey thoughts and ideas to a range of audiences Is an active listener seeking to understand and be understood Advocates for their needs and the needs of others.

Resilient Critical Thinker and Problem Solver

A Student Citizen: Gathers relevant information; critically analyzes and evaluates assumptions Is observant and open-minded Makes informed decisions by thinking through solutions and conclusions Seeks alternative solutions to problems Strives to think critically and works to achieve self and community goals through communication and collaboration.