Sherman ISD Building Bearcats Magazine October 2016 Inaugural Issue | Page 13

#BuildingBearcats Sherman ISD is an innovative district characterized by an unrelenting passion for excellence. We achieve equity and excellence by ensuring each student is equipped to excel in our changing environment. We believe in the value of parents as children’s first, best teachers. Our students display positive and responsible decision making. We believe that shared decision making and personal accountability at all levels benefits everyone. Our students think critically and problem solve. We believe the community must actively participate in the development of our children. Our students interact and communicate effectively. We believe in the value of each employee and the importance of their personal and professional growth. All programs/departments should be effective and efficiently operated to serve everyone. We believe that clearly defined goals set high expectations for student learning. Our graduates are equipped with strong academic skills in all core subject areas. Above all, we believe that each student can and will learn and will do so in a safe, orderly, and culturally responsive environment. Sherman ISD | 2701 Loy Lake Road | (903) 891-6400 | www.ShermanISD.net