Glenforest
School
Who We Are
MISSION STATEMENT
Overall we exist to provide an outstanding education to those who have not thrived in a traditional learning environment. Glenforest meets the academic and social needs of students with learning differences; empowering them to realize self-worth and achieve their full potential. This mission, which was modified in 2005 and approved by the School Board, supports our beliefs.
In 1983, Glenforest was founded as Distinctive Education Center (DEC) with the mission of providing educational opportunities for students in Grades 1 through 12. It was also understood that each child had experienced difficulties in other educational settings due to their respective learning differences.
BELIEFS
- We believe in the inherent worth of each student.
- We believe that all students can learn.
- We believe that each student is entitled to receive instruction in a manner which enables him/her to learn and progress academically.
- We believe that students, in addition to academic instruction, must be taught understanding and tolerance for each other.
- We believe that all students are entitled to a non-disruptive environment in which to learn.
- We believe that parental involvement and commitment are essential for each student to be successful.
Non-Discriminatory Policy
Glenforest is a non-profit, independent institution with an annual enrollment of about 100 students. We receive no federal funding. Glenforest admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
School Board Members
Bill Danielson, Board Chairman
Louise Slater, Board Vice Chair
Stanley McGuffin, Sec/Treasurer
Brenda Armstrong Clark
D Michael Kelly
Dale Lowder
Ted O McGee III
Hunter Rentz
Walter S Tyler
Non-Voting Members
Chris Winkler, Head of School
Barron Smith, PTSO President
Ann Hendrix, Booster Club President
Glenforest School Board Calendar 2011-2012
BYLAWS OF GLENFOREST SCHOOL Revised May 2006