Mission Statement
In partnership with parents and students, the staff of FWMS shares a commitment to foster a caring community of active learners and leaders. In our middle school, the love of learning and the joy of discovery are valued and nurtured. Staff and students at FWMS are encouraged to use their intellect, creativity, and talents. High expectations for student success are balanced with the recognition of individual differences. We are striving for a learning community in which young people can feel good about themselves while learning to be caring individuals. Our mission is to serve the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical needs or our students and to create an environment designed to respond to the unique characteristics of early adolescents.
To serve these needs, WE BELIEVE:
We have responsibility for the success of EVERY child at FWMS
We make a difference in the lives of children
We create an environment that promotes exploration, inquiry, refelction, independance, and challenge
We help each student develop a positive self-concept through achievement in arts and academics and valued life experience
We foster a respect for the natural environment
Students need to develop habits of mind to become life-long learners
All students need to develop strong sense of self-discipline based on good decision-making and problem-solving skills
Students will thrive when developmentally responsive and meaningful instruction is presented
All children can learn