MISSION
Our mission is to meet the needs of every young person through:
- Collaboration
- Opportunity
- Experience
Collaboration is the development of a shared vision and mission from the Catherine and Count Basie community.
Opportunity is the creation of individualized instruction for all students through differentiation of instruction, curriculum planning, scheduling and teaching.
Experience is the establishment of relationships with young people to provide a safe and nurturing environment for learning and the development of healthy social and emotional students.
VISION
Catherine and Count Basie Middle School is a community of HIGH INSTRUCTIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTAL EXPECTATIONS that provides COLLABORATION and CHOICES for all stakeholders to become CRITICAL THINKERS, LIFELONG LEARNERS, EMPOWERED CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS in an environment of equity, harmony, care and respect.
Our Core Values
Compassion
Accept individuals the way they are by treating them with kindness.Accountability
- Taking responsibility for your actions and how they may impact those around you.
- Being mindful of yourself, peers and school environment.
- Being thoughtful by using kind words and gestures.
Resilience
- Take on challenges with a positive attitude.
- Overcome challenges and obstacles.
- Turn a negative into a positive.
Empowerment
To demonstrate leadership by advocating, encouraging and supporting your peers.Service
- Building and helping your community (family and school).
- Helping those in need.