Clay Community Schools exists to meet the individual educational needs of the children of the community by providing a program to develop the skills necessary to pursue post-secondary ambitions including expanded college education, technical training or successful job placement. Graduates of Clay Community Schools will have the capacity to succeed in a global society and to be contributing members of their communities. Clay Community Schools shall develop and maintain a standard of excellence in its educational program by developing highly effective educators who will encourage and have a high level of expectation for each student's performance.