Emerson Academy of Dayton Mission Statement

Emerson Academy will provide a place where students feel comfortable, safe and accepted, promote open communication between parents, teachers and students, which encourages a sense of teamwork and cooperation, acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of students and staff in learning and leadership and develop a concept of community through academic and extracurricular activities, which focus on character development.

Emerson Academy will provide a rich curriculum that promotes intellectual curiosity, creative thinking, and challenges students to reach their full potential. Accomplish high levels of achievement through the use of measurable academic standards aligned with the Ohio Department of Education’s Content Standards. Place focus on character development, which incorporates respect, social skills, and moral integrity into academic concepts, and develop the concept of teamwork through academic and extracurricular activities.

The staff of Emerson Academy will focus on increased student achievement with instruction methods that reflect current research and proven effective classroom practices. Support the school’s mission, vision, values, beliefs, philosophy, and student creed in attitude and actions. Model the importance of lifelong learning through their commitment to ongoing professional development. Work to create conditions that promote student success, professionalism through person integrity, commitment, and ethical behavior and collaborate to improve student learning.

The students of Emerson Academy will accept responsibility for their learning and their actions. Students will set challenging goals and give their best efforts to achieve high academic standards. Behave towards other students, teachers, and staff members in a manner consistent with good character. Students will encourage each other in an atmosphere of support and become involved in community service.

The parents of Emerson Academy will play an active role in the academic education and character development of the students. Parents will form partnerships with teachers to demonstrate the importance of education. Parents will monitor their child’s academic progress and become involved in the school by volunteering their time and/or services. Parents will support the school’s vision, mission, values, beliefs, philosophy and student creed.

Emerson Academy of Dayton Vision Statement

“Preparing students for college and beyond.”

Emerson Academy of Dayton Values Statement

The Emerson Academy of Dayton Staff understands that their behaviors are the cornerstone to advancing our school’s Mission and Values Statement. Emerson Academy of Dayton Staff collectively and individually commit to the following practices:

1. We will provide an inviting classroom environment with clear expectations and specific academic and behavioral goals for each student.
2. We will promote positive behaviors and attitudes by modeling the qualities of good character (respect, support, and personal integrity) both with colleagues and students.
3. We will collaborate with students throughout the learning process to achieve academic success and celebrate student accomplishments.
4. We will collaborate with colleagues to apply proven, effective classroom learning strategies and management practices to enhance student learning.
5. We will demonstrate excellence through character education by providing a variety of opportunities and encouraging participation by all.
6. We will be committed to keeping parents informed about their students’ progress and seek opportunities to incite their active support of Emerson Academy of Dayton School and its students.
7. We will be dedicated to developing and improving teaching strategies through professional development.

Emerson Academy of Dayton Student Creed

I am an Emerson student.
I strive to achieve academic excellence.
I exemplify high moral character.
I work diligently to prepare for the future.
I know my success in school and life is dependent on my own effort.

Emerson Academy of Dayton Belief Statement

Students will value learning and be respectful, responsible, and accountable for their actions. Our school environment will reflect consistency and cooperation. There will be a positive, safe, caring atmosphere among staff, parents, and students where everyone is treated with respect.

The staff models positive support, fairness, and consistency. They use evaluation and communication to continually improve.

Our goal is to challenge individual students and to encourage quality performance, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills by utilizing a variety of teaching style.