We the staff at Glade Spring Middle School believe that:
· each student is a valued, unique individual with different physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs
· all students can learn
· a safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning
· each student should be given the opportunity to explore and apply as many areas of learning as scheduling allows
· instructional practices should accommodate the different learning styles of the students
· self-respect and respect for others are high priorities and should be incorporated into the curriculum
· the school staff, parents, students, and community should share the responsibility and benefits of the total school program