GUIDING PRINCIPLES 

RUSD Mission Statement

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

Vision of a Del Mar Middle School and RUSD Graduate

Students through their efforts and with the support of the whole school community will become:

Motivated Learners 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 Solvers

• 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 Communicators

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

• 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 Citizens

• 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 Individuals / 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