Mission:

All students think, achieve and make a difference in the world.

Vision:

Our Mission is achieved through a laser-like focus on:

  - Student learning and achievement
  - Pursuit of academic and professional excellence

Our System is responsive to students’ varied needs by providing:

 - Time and support needed for success
 - Relevant, academic opportunities for all
 - Culturally responsive, differentiated opportunities
 - Opportunities for students to contribute to the community

Students value learning and hard work by:

 - Meeting high expectations regardless of economic status, culture, ethnicity or disability
 - Actively engaging in both academic and civic activities
 - Preparing for advanced learning
 - Developing critical thinking skills

The School Environment is welcoming and inclusive, characterized by:

 - Integrity; ethics; respect
 - Safe, respectful and responsible behavior
 - Universal commitment to and responsibility for the success of all students
 - Collaborative work culture extending across grade levels, schools and district (and reflected in Professional Learning Communities)
 - Culturally proficient staff

Our Staff Members employ best practices for student learning by:

 - Using data to inform instruction
 - Using research/evidence-based practices
 - Incorporating professional judgment and reflection in evaluating best practices and progress toward goals
 - Instilling higher-order thinking strategies through a comprehensive literacy system

Parents are valuable, active partners in their child(ren)’s education through having:

 - Access to information regarding their child(ren)’s progress
 - Awareness of student needs
 - Involvement/input in problem-solving, planning and decision-making

Centennial is the heart of the Community:

 - Viewed as a model school district both internally and externally
 - Inspires pride and support from the community