The educational goals of the Ironton City Schools are as follows:

1. To give each child a functioning knowledge of English language arts, mathematical skills, computer skills and understanding of the basic sciences.
   

2. To provide the opportunities for students to have an exposure to and an appreciation of music, art, drama, the great works of literature, and to develop aesthetic values.

3. To develop in each child a healthy body and an appreciation of coordinated physical effort and teamwork. 

4. To develop the skills necessary for modern living that will be of immediate benefit to children as they enter adult life, including vocational skills and homemaking, and/or a foundation of academic knowledge upon which the student could build a professional or scholastic careers.
   

5. To inculcate each child an enlightened love of country and humanity.

6. To give each child an opportunity to learn and practice high moral standards.

7. To transmit the culture and cultural heritage of our nation and peoples to this and succeeding 
   generations by means of schools and public education.

8. To provide our youth a forum in which to be heard; a set of activities in which to be engaged; 
   and a vehicle for the development of the thought processes which assure logic and reason.

9. To develop the social graces of our young people, including good manners, acceptable personal 
   habits and attitudes, and a demeanor befitting the civil, educated person.

10. To instill in all students the basic, inherent right of personal freedom and individuality; the

responsibilities which go with same; and to teach and train students to live in a democratic society in a law-abiding and peaceful manner with all others, both here and abroad.

11. To provide a programs of students activities which promote social skills, physical fitness, self esteem and the will to win.

Rev. 7-10-96

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