Durant Independent School District
District Administration
Beliefs and Goals
What DISD is all about
Belief Statements
In the Durant Independent School District, we believe that
- all children can learn;
- children are our reason for being;
- our school system empowers students to be happy, successful, and responsible human beings;
- school improvement is never ending;
- teachers are the focal point of learning;
- the outcomes of our educational program should be both quality and equity;
- the catalyst for school improvement lies within each individual classroom and school building;
- education is a cooperative effort;
- the educational climate must be conducive to both teaching and learning;
- schools preserve the culture for democracy.
Educational Goals
In the Durant Independent School District, we shall
- make special efforts to enhance student self-esteem;
- promote unity within the learning community;
- continue to improve the academic performance of all students;
- facilitate the professional growth of all district personnel; foster innovation and risk-taking;
- commit the fiscal resources necessary to achieve the district goals through a comprehensive program of sound fiscal management;
- tell the story of excellence about the Durant Schools;
- continue the effective school process;
- prepare our students to live effectively in the Age of Information;
- continue to form partnerships with other entities and facilitate existing partnerships in order to enhance the resources of the district.
Mission Statement
The mission of our learning community is to work together to assure that every child feels important and is empowered to be a happy, successful and responsible human being.