Belief Statement

These statements are accepted as doctrines by the Board of Education and as such are the expectations that shall govern decision-making in the Trinidad School District #1.

  • We believe that all students shall learn and achieve.
  • All decisions shall be made in the best interest of the students.
  • We believe that improved student achievement requires families and communities to be partners in the educational process. Parents/guardians shall be valued and respected.
  • We believe that increased student achievement requires staff to be responsible and accountable for their students’ education.
  • We believe that increased student achievement requires students to be responsible and accountable for their own education.
  • We believe that increased student achievement requires families to be responsible and accountable for their children’s education.
  • We believe that ALL Trinidad School District #1 schools will demonstrate growth according to district, state and national guidelines.
  • We believe in, and expect all, to respect the dignity and worth of every individual.
  • We believe that a quality education requires:
    • An effective, qualified teacher in every classroom;
    • An effective, qualified principal focused on instruction in every school;
    • A challenging system wide curriculum;
    • A results-oriented, data-driven focus based on continuous growth;
    • Shared accountability among teachers, principals, and central office personnel;
    • Early intervention for young children.
  • We believe that every employee must model ethical behavior, exhibit a strong work ethic, and perform at high levels.
  • We believe that all TSD#1 departments and offices must demonstrate continuous improvement.
  • We believe that technology is the key to the future.
  • We believe that decisions should be founded on data and not emotion.