Mission & Vision

Each student will be challenged and inspired to reach her or his fullest intellectual, social-emotional and creative potential to positively impact the world.

Mission for the Reed Union Student

Each RUSD student will receive the support and opportunity to develop the skills to be a:

Motivated Learner Committed to Academic Excellence

• Demonstrate responsibility, self-direction, and independence

• Take risks, are not afraid to make mistakes and learn from them

• Take pride in accomplishments

• Understand learning is a lifelong process

 Creative Problem Solver

• Apply critical thinking

• Integrate curiosity, imagination and insight

• Apply knowledge across disciplines, projects and in real life situations

• Generate ideas and best possible solutions

 Effective Communicator

• Actively listen and acknowledge different points of view and cultural context

• Express and support positions considering multiple perspectives

• Use appropriate tools and language to inform, persuade, and convey ideas to diverse audiences

• Collaborate with others

 Engaged Citizen

• Demonstrate empathy, ethical behavior, and respect for self, others, and the environment

• Actively contribute to school, local, and global communities

• Advocate for self and others

• Understand and appreciate cultures, histories, and contributions of people of the world

 Balanced Individual / Best Self

• Demonstrate self-knowledge, integrity, good judgment, and honor

• Exhibit self-assurance, confidence, and social competence

• Persevere and are resilient amidst adversity, stress, disappointment, and conflict

• Make positive choices for personal and physical well being

• Believe in the power of the individual to make a difference