The mission of the Norristown Area School District is to educate and inspire each and every student to become a life-long learner, to strive for continued growth and personal excellence, and to demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed for success in a diverse, global society.

The Norristown Area School District is dedicated to maximizing the growth and academic achievement of each and every student with continuous, research-based, and data driven improvements in teaching and learning to ensure that each and every student learns to think creatively and critically, to communicate effectively, and to acquire the skills needed to become life-long learners who productively contribute to our community and a diverse, global society.

Students

We believe that all students deserve a high-quality education that supports maximizing the growth and academic achievement of every student with continuous, research-based, and data-driven improvements in teaching and learning to ensure that all students learn to think creatively and critically, communicate effectively, and acquire the skills needed to be productive, literate citizens who contribute to our community and a diverse global society. This should be an equitable experience for all students where diversity and individuality are celebrated. The needs of the whole child should be taken into consideration to drive educational programming so that students can be successful in any post-secondary pursuit of their choice. Each and every student is expected to come to school each day ready to access learning opportunities, committed to grow, open to support, and prepared to take steps towards life readiness.

Staff

We believe that all Norristown Area School District staff are a skilled group of professionals who are dedicated to all students and the success of the Norristown Area School District. The staff of the Norristown Area School District believe that educating students in a positive manner should include opportunities to continuously develop skills and knowledge that will provide them with tools and strategies to support the diverse needs of their students. All staff are expected to meet all students where they are at, help them access learning, facilitate growth, provide support, and ensure students are aware of all options and possibilities preparing them for life beyond high school graduation.

Administration

We believe the role of Norristown Area School District administration is to support the continued advancement of the district through the implementation of a coordinated set of strategies that are designed to address the needs of the district, while supporting the district’s strengths. Norristown Area School District administrators should remain up to date on current trends and best practices, have the ability to implement plans aligned to district level goals, and provide the training and support needed for teachers and staff members to deliver a high-quality education to all students. Administrators are expected to serve staff, students, families, and community members by supporting access for learning, ensuring growth opportunities are accessible, and removing barriers as students prepare for life beyond high school graduation.

Parents

We believe that parents play a vital role in the education of children and are a valued Norristown Area School District partner in all aspects of educational decision making. In order for parents to be informed participants in their student’s education, communication with families is key related to events in the district, their student’s school, classrooms, and their student’s educational progress. Parents are expected to support their students and partner with staff members to ensure access to learning, growth, support, and life-long learning are achieved by all.

Community

We believe that Norristown Area School District is one part of a proud, larger community that is rich in tradition. Residents, business owners, and other interest partners of the Norristown community can serve as partners in supporting the educational mission of the school district, which will contribute to success in a diverse, global society. Our community is expected to support all shared interest partners along their educational journey.

Core Value #1: Each and every student is capable of limitless growth, learning, achievement, and mastery.

Core Value #2: Success is individually and collectively achieved in different ways and at differing amounts of time. The strengths of each individual contribute to success, as the power of personal stories guides the pathways of how, why, and when success is achieved.

Core Value #3: The engagement and partnership of parents, families, and community members with staff members and students are vital to the success of each and every student.

Core Value #4: Our actions will be characterized by trust, respect, fairness, honesty, and transparency to ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are accessible for each and every individual in our district daily.

Core Value #5: All learning and working locations will maintain a safe and supportive environment that promotes the physical, mental, intellectual, social, and emotional well-being of students and staff.

Core Value #6: We are committed to fiscal responsibility that continually invests in the resources necessary to meet the needs of each and every student while balancing and respecting the financial impact on homeowners and local taxpayers.