Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, AZ

Mission Statement

As one of America's outstanding school districts, our primary mission is to provide opportunities for students to learn as they prepare for life in an informational age. Students have access to comprehensive educational programs in which they are taught to become productive and successful. Basic skills and the ability to acquire knowledge are emphasized. Students are encouraged to develop a respect for themselves and others, and to become responsible citizens fully capable of exercising their right to self-determination in a free society.

This mission is supported by a collective commitment to:

Teach the basic skills in reading, mathematics, writing, speech, studying and problem solving.
Develop higher-level thinking and problem-solving skills through learning experiences in science, social studies and literature.
Help students learn to express themselves creatively and appreciate the fine arts throughout their lives.
Teach skills and attitudes which encourage proper physical development, activity and wellness.
Assist students in understanding and appreciating their own heritage, as well as people of different cultural, social and ethnic groups.
Offer courses in which students may learn a trade or skill for future employment.
Provide programs for students with special needs.
Attract, retain and recognize skilled and concerned educators and support staff.
Exercise fiscal responsibility while planning for a future of growth and change.
Maintain quality, safe facilities in which students learn, and where expectations and consequences for performance and behavior are clearly defined.