Mission Statement
Dr. Juliet Thorner Creative and Performing Arts Magnet School

It is the mission of Dr. Juliet Thorner School to have all students perform at or above grade level in the core subject areas.

Our motto is:  To succeed with pride and dignity.

As a School Bases Coordinated Program school, Thorner seeks to produce students who:
· Are proficient or advance in the core subject areas.
· Will achieve academic success and become lifelong learners in a technical, global society.
· Will have positive self-esteem and personal and social responsibility.
· Will be capable of using thinking and reasoning skills to the best of their ability.
· Will be knowledgeable in the use of technology and multi media
· Will understand scientific concepts and applications.
  

Our mission is also to develop, implement, and maintain programs that will:
· Develop students' positive self-image so they will function as effective and informed citizens by using a system of rewards.
· Provide opportunities for students to recognize, understand, and appreciate cultural diversities.
· Develop social awareness, moral values, and social responsibilities.
· Maintain high standards in academic achievement, conduct, and school attendance.
· Encourage parents to be supportive and involved in their child's education by reading to them, helping with their homework, monitoring their use of the media, and providing a model for language and reading.
· Provide flexibility to the school site in the use of categorical funds.