Cambridge-Isanti Schools Mission Statement

The mission of Cambridge-Isanti Schools, in partnership with our community, is to Educate, Empower and Inspire EVERY STUDENT, EVERY DAY to achieve their full potential.

We Believe…

• Every person deserves to be valued, feel safe, supported and included with compassion and respect.
• Every individual has skills and talents that make them uniquely equipped to contribute as a responsible citizen. 
• Education provides enhanced access to opportunities.
• Engagement in lifelong learning begins at birth.
• Communication, critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and adaptability are necessary to thrive in a changing world.
• Multiple and differing perspectives contribute to informed decision making and learning.
• Honesty and integrity are essential to all positive relationships.
• Success can come from working through adversity.
• Learning occurs best when social, emotional, physical and mental health needs are met.
• Hiring, retaining and supporting a highly effective staff will lead to a successful educational environment.
• Collaboration with families and caregivers is crucial to a learner’s development.
• Involvement in meaningful activities enriches life.
• Strong communities and schools support each other. 

Cambridge-Isanti Schools 5 Traits of Character Education

• Respect: Respect means recognizing the value of people, property, the environment and yourself.
• Compassion: Compassion is caring about how others feel and doing kind and thoughtful deeds for people.
• Responsibility: Responsibility is being dependable and accountable for your words and actions.
• Honesty: Honesty is being truthful.
• Self-Discipline: Self-discipline is making good choices and having control over your thoughts and actions