ELA
The Sherburne-Earlville 6-12 English Department strives to prepare our students
for life after high school, whether their goals are academic or vocational in nature.
Through the study of various genres of literature, we help our students to express
their thoughts clearly in both writing and speaking, to analyze and synthesize
each text, to understand themselves and the world at large, and to develop a
genuine affection for reading and writing.
Math
The mission of the Sherburne-Earlville Middle/High School Mathematics
Department is to provide an educational experience in mathematics that will help
students prepare for successful roles in an ever-changing society. This will be
accomplished through our commitment to excellent teaching, a well-designed
curriculum, and a supportive environment for all of our students. The department
will teach mathematics and mathematical thinking at the appropriate levels, as
well as, challenge students to develop problem-solving skills through the use of
analysis, reasoning, creativity, collaborative learning, and self-expression.
Social Studies
The mission of the Sherburne-Earlville MS/HS Social Studies Department is to
provide for the historical and cultural education of our students in such a way that
they will value the political, economic, geographic and social implications of the
past, recognize their influence on the present and equip them for responsible
citizenship as adult members of local, national, and world communities.
Science
The mission of the Sherburne-Earlville 6-12 Science Department is to enable
students to recognize the value and appreciate the power of scientific
investigation by helping them learn to use appropriate skills and technology to:
observe their environment, create hypotheses, draw valid and reliable
conclusions, discover relationships among variables, and identify, investigate,
and evaluate solutions to problems.
Foreign Language
As members of the Foreign Language Department, we strive to create a passion
for learning within all our students, while promoting respect, individuality, and
pride in their achievements. It is our goal to develop proficiency in speaking,
writing, reading, and listening, and promote an appreciation for diverse and rich
cultural traditions, including our own. We are committed to preparing our
students for the many challenges and opportunities that face our global society.
Music
The Mission of Music Education in the Sherburne-Earlville School District is to
encourage and nurture a lifelong love and value of music in each and every
student, to foster their ability to express themselves through music, to discover
their music potential and to cultivate their musical growth to the highest degree.
Art
Art is one of the ways we define culture. It is important that our children are
versed in it.
It is our mission to expose our students to the visual arts in a variety of ways.
Our students experience a wide variety of art forms.
Art is used as a tool for the exploration of ideas.
We provide students with opportunities to develop skills, enhance creativity, and
produce art. Students should do art, not just view art.
Physical Education
The mission of the Sherburne-Earlville Central School Physical Education
Department is to provide a safe environment, which empowers all students to
continue regular, lifelong, physical activity as a foundation for a healthy,
productive and fulfilling life. Students will develop skills, knowledge, and an
understanding of the importance of personal and social responsibility in their
journey to become active, positive, productive citizens.
Career Development – Occupational Skills
The mission of the Career Development and Occupational Studies Department is
to incorporate a “learning by doing” educational setting. Course work will provide
practical hands-on approaches to real-world skills, as well as exposure to and
preparation for the next level of education in a technical career.
Library Media Center
The vision of the Sherburne-Earlville Library Media Center program is to provide
a collection of literacy-rich materials to the school community that will enrich and
support the curriculum, meet common core standards, and encourage lifelong
learning.
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