The mission of NMES is to develop inquisitive minds that take the initiative to solve real-world problems with integrity.

NMES Vision Statement

Our school vision guides our school improvement decisions and daily practice. It is based up the ASCD Whole Child Initiative (2015) to ensure that we are developing all aspects of our students.

North Miami Elementary School's staff, parents and community focus on the development of the whole child to ensure that all students are safe, healthy, engaged, supported, and challenged. We are committed to preparing our students for a rapidly changing world by providing a strong academic foundation, developing inquisitive minds, and instilling the core values of integrity, perseverance, and compassion for others.

We acknowledge every child comes to us with specific strengths and areas of need, so our teaching practices are proactive and responsive to the needs of our students. We provide experiences that help our students discover their potential, achieve academic growth and succeed in a safe, caring environment. We value the input and encourage the participation of every member in our school community, knowing that each person's contribution is essential to our success.

NMES Belief Statements
Our school beliefs expand on the school vision by describing what we believe concerning our students, programs and curricular development.

• We believe children excel in an environment where they feel safe, valued and respected. (safe)
• We believe each student's future success is directly linked to the development of healthy physical, social, emotional and intellectual habits. (healthy)
• We believe students learn best when they are actively engaged in daily instruction and activities in the school. (engaged)
• We believe students must be supported through personalized learning and building positive relationships with staff who support their academic and personal growth. (supported)
• We believe all students should have access to a challenging, comprehensive curriculum that develops critical thinking, reasoning skills and problem-solving competencies. (challenged)
• We believe technology is an important tool that enhances the lessons taught in the classroom and encourages open communication between home and school. (technology)
• We believe in clear and open communication between students, staff, families and the community is essential to creating and nurturing positive partnerships. (communication)
• We believe in welcoming, encouraging and fostering family involvement in the school. (parental involvement)
• We believe all students are capable of being leaders and positive examples in the school and the community. (leadership)