Holston View Beliefs:

*Every individual deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.
*Positive relationships and mutual respect among students and staff enhance a student's self-esteem.
*Teachers, parents, and the community share the responsibility for the support of the school's mission and policy.
*Every child, regardless of gender, race, or socioeconomic status, is entitled to the best education possible.
*High standards and expectations must be maintained for all in order to compete with students at the national level.
*Learning is a life-long process.
*Reading is a fundamental skill for success in school and in life; our Reading Counts! computer program encourages and evaluates student progress.
*A positive school climate within a safe and orderly environment enables and enhances learning.
*Parents are the first and most important teachers.
*We recognize that each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
*Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.
*Teachers are supportive of each other.
*Members of the school community show respect for each other.
*We should expect the best of others and ourselves