At John C. Dore Elementary School, we envision:   

• An ongoing partnership with our community to support the development of our school program and strengthen the learning experiences of our students
• A safe, clean and welcoming learning environment where students, staff, parents and community partners work in concert to sustain continued improvement and maintain the pursuit of excellence
• A school climate that fosters respect for self and others, responsibility, consideration, and a commitment to ongoing character development
• A shared commitment to effective teaching practices based on contemporary learning theories in an inclusive learning environment
• A shared commitment and active devotion to the success of all students. A purposeful and articulated curriculum that builds on the collective knowledge of students as they advance through our academic program 
• A comprehensive math and science curriculum that focuses on student inquiry and lab experiences for Kindergarten through 8th grade according to the guidelines of the Chicago Math and Science Magnet Cluster Initiative.
• A global commitment to building and maintaining an effective literacy program to ensure that our students develop and practice the essential skills to become successful, lifelong readers
• A group of teaching professionals that demonstrate a commitment to teaching and learning and work together to continually improve and refine their practice through the appropriate use of student performance data
• A commitment of leadership to attain, manage and provide the resources necessary to ensure an effective learning experience that prepares all students for an ever-changing world-Chairperson

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