Our Mission      

Together as a community, we inspire our students to explore the world, extend their horizons and become creative, productive citizens prepared for the challenges of the 21st Century.

Vision Statement

Douglas Creative Arts and Science Magnet Elementary is a learning community where students succeed in a nurturing, safe environment and where diversity is accepted and respected.  Interdisciplinary collaboration with the arts, sciences and multiple intelligences challenges students to take risks and explore their potential.  High expectations and continuous growth are celebrated so students will become responsible members of the community who are able to adapt to a changing world.

We will:

• Model and promote positive behaviors and character traits.
• Use reflection and evaluation to shape school improvement and address professional development needs.
• Use current data as a performance measurement to focus on student learning.
• Teach the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, addressing students' diverse individual needs.
• Collaborate frequently with specialists and grade level teachers to plan integrated interdisciplinary units.
• Engage students through the use of multiple intelligences, science, and the arts.
• Seek methods to involve parents and the community in the education of the children.

Statement of Beliefs

As a learning community, the school believes:

• Each child holds more potential than we can measure,
• All children are capable of achieving through multiple intelligences,
• A successful school is one that models and promotes mutual respect,
• Students reach their greatest potential when community, staff, parents, and students work in partnership,
• Collaborative interdisciplinary planning is essential to effective instruction,
• A culturally diverse population enriches the school environment,
• Total school improvement occurs as a result of continuous evaluation,
• Educational practices are always changing and evolving.