Goals

The development and maintenance of optimal educational programs are the primary functions of the Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 Board of Education. The Board's instruction goals for district students include the following:

- to provide each child with fundamental academic skills and knowledge for his/her maximum educational advancement

- to structure a spirit of inquiry which capitalizes on students' innate curiosity, and reveals to them the excitement found in the search for knowledge

- to develop in the students a sense of self-worth that will enable them, with the necessary guidance, to recognize and use their own capabilities

- to provide each student with the greatest possible opportunity to use his/her abilities and interests in order to find satisfaction and a sense of purpose in life

- to promote the ability to think critically and logically, to use knowledge constructively, and to attack problems intelligently, giving due respect to honest differences of opinion

- to nurture and develop basic attitudes, such as good work habits, self discipline, respect for authority, and sense of responsibility, cooperation, good sportsmanship, and self confidence

- to develop literacy and understanding in economic matters and encourage responsible consumer judgment

- to provide special services which promote the physical, mental and emotional well-being of every child

- to provide a well-balanced extra-curricular program designed to promote the intellectual, physical and social growth of students

- to promote intelligent regard for and use of the nation's resources

- to develop understanding of social structures and social processes and to prepare youth for acceptance of civic responsibilities