MISSION

Hancock Public School exists to develop in all students the skills, knowledge and passion to be life long learners.

VISION

Our Vision is to see…

· students committed to the learning process through engaged teachers, parents, staff and community.

· students who learn and demonstrate 21st Century skills and knowledge

· students who identify and apply their individual strengths.

VALUES

We value…

· Effective and innovative instruction

· Developing and teaching healthy relationships

· Parent and community involvement

· Personal responsibility and accountability

· Honesty and hard work

· Giving back to our community

STRATEGIES

· Create an environment for students to be committed to the learning process

· Incorporate 21st Century skills and knowledge into the curriculum

· Create an environment that identifies individual strengths and applications

TEACHER GOALS

· Recognize student accomplishments

· Have high expectations for student performance

· Incorporate technology in all areas of instruction

· Effectively evaluate student performance and use evaluation data to drive instruction and improve curriculum

· Provide individual assistance that is targeted to improve student performance

· Engage parents, teachers, staff and the community in school activities and learning opportunities 

· Provide opportunities for students to learn and develop their individual strengths.

Teaching Philosophy

Process Over Product: In the Hancock Art room we will learn about problem solving, creative thinking and overall art theories through the process of creating art. The journey of creating art will be the emphasis with less of a emphasis on the perfection of the final product.