District Belief Statement

The Miller Place School District believes that:

Children are our community’s most valuable asset

All children can succeed in learning

Every individual has inherent worth

Children learn at different rates and in different ways

Learning is a lifelong process

Our democratic form of government thrives upon an educated citizenry

Parents bear primary responsibility for the welfare and development of their children

Excellence in learning is directly related to excellence in teaching

The school district is accountable to the public

Understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity are critical to world peace and harmony

Education is the shared responsibility of the school, student, family, government and the entire community

A core of common values and ethical conduct are fundamental to sustaining our society

All children have the capacity to become responsible citizens

Each individual is entitled to equal educational opportunities