The School Improvement Council continues to endorse the philosophy of Burgess Elementary School as originally voted by the council several years ago.  The statement of philosophy is as follows:

School Philosophy

The primary purpose of education at Burgess is the pursuit of knowledge and preparation of young people for responsible citizenship in a society which respects individual differences and shared freedoms.  Our school is committed to meeting the freedoms.  Our school is committed to meeting the needs of every student by providing a supportive, mutually respectful environment which enables each student to develop to his or her full potential.

School Mission Statement

To accomplish its mission, Burgess Elementary School has the following goals:

• To promote intellectual growth and lifelong learning for students and staff that will prepare them to meet the challenges of a complex and changing society.
• To refine and sustain a school climate that supports mutual respect and self-esteem and builds a sense of citizenship and community responsibility.
• To provide a safe and healthy environment for the well being of all those in school.
• To encourage the partnership between home, school and the community through open communication and active participation.
• To promote health and wellness to enhance student achievement.