Jones County School District 37-3

The school district is uniquely located in the sparsely populated west river area of South Dakota. The district recognizes that its prime function in education is to adequately prepare the youth of this area for their future position as citizens in a rapidly changing and highly mobile society. The board of education and administrative staff shall make every possible effort to secure a highly trained staff that is capable of providing the broad as well as the in-depth body of knowledge that will be universally accepted as necessary for the citizens of tomorrow. The district shall realistically plan and provide services and facilities for the school and community. Teachers and other supportive staff shall be consistently involved in providing an adequate education for each individual student. As preparation for this process, administrators, teachers and support staff shall be involved yearly in some type of in-service, workshop and/or continuing education. The teaching/learning process for each student shall include the meeting of all state requirements for each grade level and subject area. Reinforcement and/or remediation for those below grade level will be provided. Whenever facilities for the school and services and personnel cannot be practically provided, every attempt shall be made to combine or share with another district of like circumstance in this area of South Dakota. All future planning by this district shall be oriented more toward the individual and less toward the group. A concentrated effort shall be made to provide activities so that all students can actively participate in areas of their interest and choice. There shall be special emphasis on necessary life skills for every student.