Our Mission

In alignment with the Colorado State Standards, Murphy Creek K-8 School ensures the highest achievement for all through:

• continuous learning from kindergarten through eighth grade!

• long-term relationships with students and their families!

• integration of art, music, physical education, technology, and academics!

Rationale for Mission…

Continuous learning from kindergarten through eighth grade leads to increased student achievement by:

• providing connections between elementary and middle school learning

• allowing students to progress at individual rates

• helping students of all ages to work and learn together

• sharing instructional practices between elementary and secondary teachers

• eliminating the transition between elementary and middle school

Long-term relationships with students and their families lead to increased student achievement by:

• providing consistent student/adult relationships and role models

• extending a nurturing learning environment through the middle school years

• preparing students for a successful high school experience

• increasing family involvement through the middle school years

Integration of art, music, physical education, technology, and academics leads to increased student achievement by:

• making academic content accessible to all learners

• allowing students to make connections in order to deepen understandings

• stimulating higher-level thinking

• developing collaborative work skills

• using technology as an instructional tool

• increasing student motivation