Utah's Republic

While I agree that we should educate all students to ensure the future of our republic I think it would be better if we refrained from using that as a district mission statement. Aren't we trying to get the district away from pushing a political agenda? If we base our disapproval of their current mission statement on the political message attached to it then we lose credibility by promoting our own political agenda. I say we stick to a politically neutral, family rich motto.

My thoughts exactly. I think we need to find common ground that nearly everyone agrees on.

I know it's too late to add to the list of possible mission statements, but I just saw this one last night at the school where my son is about to attend kindergarten. It reads:

“Through an enriched curriculum with quality instruction, in a safe caring environment, we will provide a strong educational foundation and inspire individual potential, responsible citizenship, and a desire for lifelong learning.”

Of all the mottos and mission statements I've seen, that sums it up quite nicely in a way everyone can agree on.

I agree with Jim that the motto need not promote a political agenda, however, I do think it would be appropriate in the mission statement. A motto should be a very condensed statement of our beliefs or purpose.

The foundation of the richnest of our nation is the principles of a republic. If we ensure the permanency of our republic everything else fall in place.

A Republic is pretty useless unless families are the main source of teaching their children good learning skills, moral values, and correct political philosophies.

They are not going to like the top 2 currently on the list as it minimizes their role in promoting their socialistic agenda. Although I like the one about the Republic, it is really the parents that can be the greatest single influence on a child's education. Quality teachers are usually always remembered as the second biggest influence.

Bloated administration was NEVER remembered as playing a part in my education. It was my parents, then it was good teachers who knew how to catch my attention in a positive way.

The foundation of the riches of our nation is the principles of a FAMILY. If we ensure the permanency of our FAMILY everything else fall in place.

(Karl, I agree with your comment, but modified it slightly to make it better)

I would like the 8th motto; however, I would like to include teachers and end it with all focused on the same goal:

Alpine School District: Where parents, students, teachers, community and learning connect.

How about no mission statement. They are all either too simplistic or wordy. How about: We came, we conquered, and we went home.