About Gibraltar School District

Bruce Burger, Superintendent

Gibraltar School District

19370 Vreeland Road

Woodhaven, MI 48183

BELIEF STATEMENTS

We in the Gibraltar Schools believe that:

~All children can learn~

~Students have different needs~

~Varied learning opportunities meet these needs~

All people have a need to feel important and appreciated. We believe it is essential that each student leave the Gibraltar School District as a(n):

Responsible and Caring Participant

Who interacts effectively in family, work, community and who:

Interacts sensitively and respectfully with others of all backgrounds.
Works cooperatively to identify issues, resolve conflicts and can solve problems.
Connects with others to pursue one’s own needs for recreation and socialization.

Who creates meaning out of his/her experiences and who:

Recognizes and demonstrates appropriate, responsible behavior.
Demonstrates self-confidence, which enables exploration, perseverance and trust.
Investigates and formulates healthy living habits.
Uses successes and failures as feedback for continuous improvement.

Who values and pursues personal appreciation, harmony, wellness and who:

Recognizes and demonstrates appropriate, responsible behavior.
Demonstrates self-confidence, which enables exploration, perseverance and trust.
Investigates and formulates healthy living habits.
Uses successes and failures as feedback for continuous improvement.

Who adheres to high standards in his/her work ethic, exhibits versatility and who:

Performs as a self-directed, independent problem solver to accomplish a specific task.
Works collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals.
Integrates technology to improve performance.
Pursues excellence in his/her work as evidenced by students’ Career Pathway.

Who seeks amicable resolutions to complex issues, draws upon democratic values and:

Understands and participates in the democratic process.
Uses socio-economic, technological, and political knowledge to make responsible and informed decisions.
Contributes time, expertise, and resources to improve the quality of the community, nation and world.