Mission Statement: Sycamore Community Schools will provide challenging, inspiring, and engaging educational experiences to equip students with critical skills that promote the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth needed to be highly successful in college and careers and to be productive citizens. Who We Are: -Students come from more than 54 birth countries -Students speak a total of 30 languages -99.0% graduation rate -84.7% of Class of 2016 attend college -57 organizational activities are offered to students in grades 7-12 -46 athletic options are offered to students in grades 7-12 -86% of teachers have a master's degree or doctorate -13 teachers have earned National Board Certification -91 teachers have earned Master Teacher credentials We Believe That... -our students are the focus of all that we do; -we must address the needs of the total person, teaching the mind and the heart; -we must be proactive in preparing for a changing world; -there is power in a collaborative relationship with families in our community; -all persons have an innate desire and the capacity to learn; -diversity enriches the human experience; -integrity, respect, and open communication promote trusting relationships; -we must value the citizens of our community and seek collaborative partnerships with all civic, governmental and educational entities to improve our effectiveness; -it is necessary to support and encourage the continuous professional development of our employees; -a safe, secure and welcoming learning environment supports success; -we attract and employ highly talented staff who are held to a high standard of performance and professionalism; -we are fiscally responsible and good stewards of our resources. "Like" us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/sycamoreschools Follow us on Twitter: @SycamoreSchools @SycamoreHR