JANICE MITCHELL ISBELL ACADEMY
PURPOSES:
The purposes of the Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy (Isbell Academy) are:
(1) Provide educational services for at-risk students.
(2) Accelerate the knowledge, skill, and abilities of the students to at and/or above grade-level expectations.
The Isbell Academy is a non-profit, tax-exempt, private, institution of learning. Isbell Academy believes in training the whole student - intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical. Isbell Academy admits students of any race, color, nationality, religion, and ethnic origin. Isbell Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, or physical disability in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other school sponsored programs.
MISSION:
To reach, remediate, and mentor every student enrolled at the Isbell Academy. Each student will be given individualized instruction and will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are paramount to success.
VISION:
As a principle centered and premier institution of leaning, the Isbell Academy believes that early identification and intervention of at-risk children are critical to thriving in today’s society. By creating an environment that’s conducive to individualized learning, the Academy envisions that this program will increase the student’s confidence and desire to learn, thus having an overall positive effect on student morale and well being. Developing and training student leaders who will confidently meet the challenges of tomorrow are the goals of the Isbell Academy.
STUDENT PLEDGE:
I will do my best at all times. I will be kind and honest. I will seek the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed in tomorrow's world. I will respect others - my family, my teachers, my peers, my neighbors, and those placed in authority over me, and all I meet throughout life.
COLORS: Purple and White --- Purple –Royalty White - Purity of heart, body and mind
MOTTO: We succeed because we do not know how to quit.
MASCOT: Lion and Lioness --- Brave, Courageous, Great Strength.
PHILOSOPHY:
1. "ALL" students can learn.
2. Practice, Practice, Practice is the key to Academic success.
3. Building on strengths is the first step to learning.
4. Help students to realize success. Success builds on Success.
5. Teach students to take responsibility for their education, regardless of the prevailing circumstances.
6. Unity of purpose - Students/Parents/School/Community.
7. Learning extends beyond the classroom.
8. High expectations, encouragement, and support help students succeed in challenging areas.
9. Teaching is adapted to the needs of the student.
10. Equip ALL students with the skills necessary to compete.
AIMs:
1. Contribute to the knowledge and understanding needed to succeed around the world.
2. Promote an understanding of self and others.
3. Foster competencies in Mathematics, Science, English, Social Studies/History, Writing, Speaking, and Appreciation of the Arts, Analytical Reasoning, Computer Literacy, and Library Research.
4. Convey the different methods of acquiring knowledge.
5. Enable students to realize success through: a. Effective use of there learning styles, and b. Adapting to the teacher's style of presentation.
6. Instill in students the values needed to make moral and ethical decisions.
7. Assist in developing the competencies and determination needed to pursue their vocations/careers.
8. Promote the integration of academic knowledge and values to nurture the whole student - intellectual, social, spiritual, and physical.
9. Cultivate an awareness of and a sensitivity to the needs of others and a commitment to the betterment of humanity.
10. Promote diversity.
11. Encourage a commitment to Personal Integrity and Social Responsibility.
STUDENT CREED:
1. I will believe in myself and let no one or anything keep me from realizing my full potential.
2. I am a winner because I choose not to fail.
3. I will be diligent in acquiring the skills and information needed to be successful throughout the world.
4. I will let no one box me in with labels, because I will develop my intellectual curiosity and creativity to the fullest extent possible.
5. I will not accept society’s prediction of what I will, can, or cannot do.
6. I will succeed, because failure is not an option.
7. Education is painful, but the gain is worth all of my efforts.
8. I will seize every opportunity afforded me.
9. I will approach each day with a positive “I CAN” attitude. I will do my best.
10. I will cooperate with my peers and teachers to achieve success.
11. I am the captain of my destiny.
12. I will be happy, because I choose to be happy.
13. I will take care of my mind, body, spirit, and soul.
14. I will think before I act. I will accept the consequences of my actions. I will learn from my actions.
15. I will be proud of my success. I will not be envious of others who succeed..
16. I will pursue my education with the understanding it is needed for my success.
17. My education will make me a positive asset in my community and throughout the world
18. I know my education is a life-long process.
19. I will take the first step leading to academic success.
20. If I fail, I will try, try, and try again.
21. I will be courageous and brave in my studies.
22. The challenge is mine to conquer.
PLEDGE TO THE BIBLE
I pledge allegiance to the Bible God’s Holy Word.
I will make it a Lamp unto my Feet and a Light unto my Path and
Will hold its Words within my Heart
That I might not sin against God.
PLEDGE TO THE CHRISTIAN FLAG
I pledge allegiance to the Christian Flag
And to the Savior for which it Stands,
One Lord, Crucified, Risen,
And Coming Again with
Salvation for all who Believe.
PLEDGE TO ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.