GILMER ISD

District Vision: Our Students: Are honest, responsible, respectful, honorable and ethical citizens; Are equipped to reach their full potential; Are known for excellence in all endeavors; Are sensitive and accepting to diverse populations; Are effective communicators; Are creative thinkers and problem solvers; Are capable of working independently or with others; Care for the needs of others; Accept and adapt to change. Our campuses: Are inviting, safe and dynamic places of learning; Are welcoming to parents; Have open, two way communication with all stakeholders; Meet the needs of the whole child; Expect each student to achieve maximum potential; Ensure students are provided with a visionary staff. Our classrooms: Provide differentiated instruction that meets the needs of individual students and maximizes their learning capacity; Are where our students are instilled with a thirst for knowledge; Are safe, nurturing environments; Are places where our students are encouraged to take risks in their educational development; Are places where our students are treated with dignity and respect and are valued as human beings; Offer rich and diverse learning opportunities that are not limited by classroom walls; Are places where integrated technology is into every facet of the educational experience. Our homes: Are active partners with the schools; Share the district’s goal to educate our students; Provide encouragement and support for learning; Provide an environment conducive to high academic achievement; Instill self esteem and integrity in their children.