KANSAS

The primary functions of Kansas Public Schools are to provide students with an opportunity to develop interests, attitudes, skills and values that will enable them to become productive members of society in an ever-changing world. It is the school's responsibility to make students aware of rapidly changing life styles, and to guide them in their preparation to learn to adjust to existing political, economic and social conditions.The school should also establish an environment for living and learning that will allow the acquiring of a positive self-image and the strengthening of feelings of self-worth. This climate should demonstrate appreciation, understanding and respect for individual differences. Since human beings have a basic need to relate, social needs are essential. The school should create a setting that encourages socialization through organized clubs and activities.An additional school phase is instruction in academic and social problemsolving. This should include the continuous development and strengthening of basic learning skills and the teaching of good citizenship. School programs should also be designed so that personal and public health and physical well-being are fostered. Students could then obtain necessary habits, knowledge and skills for entry level employment in selected occupations. The school climate should also be structured to provide intellectual challenge and opportunity to prepare for the challenges of future educational experience and/or training