Mission and Vision

Mission Statement

Peary Middle School is a community of educators, parents, and students committed to working together in creating a safe, respectful, responsible, engaging, and challenging learning community that promotes the achievement of all students in becoming successful in life.  We endeavor to promote literacy, technological skills, critical thinking, and self-accountability.

Vision Statement

We, at Peary Middle School, aspire to promote a safe, respectful, and responsible learning environment that utilizes best academic practices and pedagogy to facilitate continuous academic achievement and persistence.  We are here to develop learners who are well prepared to compete in the 21^st century global economy.

School-Wide Learner Outcomes

Robert E. Peary Middle School Students Will Be:

Academic Achievers

• Demonstrate an understanding of the academic standards
• Exhibit continual growth in meeting academic standards for each discipline
• Demonstrate an ability to use information in multiple ways across disciplines
• Effectively use technology to explain, analyze, and evaluate information

Critical Thinkers

• Apply learned material into new and concrete situations across disciplines
• Analyze, integrate, and evaluate concepts within various contexts
• Synthesize information from multiple sources

Effective Communicators

• Practice reading and listening for meaning
• Practice speaking and writing to communicate learning
• Apply strategies in asking questions and using critical thinking to clarify meaning

Global Citizens:

• Consider and understand the perspectives of others
• Participate in discussions and activities related to school, community and world issues
• Act in a socially responsible manner which can be demonstrated through Being Safe, Responsible, and Respectful - school, home, social media and the community at large

LAUSD's Non-Discrimination Commitment