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[0] Defined Purpose and Direction Through Mission, Visions & Beliefs [1] Riverside’s mission and beliefs are three- fold: academics, community, and self discipline. The organizational practices are established to support these three areas of the students’ lives. Mission and vision statements are posted throughout the school and in each classroom. [2] Yes [3] Yes Effective schools, common practices-12 ingredients of success of TN’s most effective schools [4] The current practice has been very effective for Riverside students, faculty, and staff as indicated by the success of students. [6] Riverside values diversity in all aspects of education, and instills the value that all people are valuable in a community. Riverside’s goal to produce responsible citizens is a high priority for the faculty and staff. Therefore, 95% of the faculty has been trained in the Love in a Big World curriculum, and 100% of the student body is participating in the program. The program is new to Riverside this year, and data will be collected to determine its effectiveness. This character education will serve the students of Riverside long after they have left. Riverside feels that it is important for our students to know and understand discipline and independence. [7] Riverside has created a school community that reflects the diverse student body. Students can see themselves in school leaders, teachers, parents, visitors, and guest speakers. Riverside values diversity in all aspects of education, and instills the value that all people are valuable in a community. [8] Consistent discipline is an area the majority of the faculty has named as a place for improvement. Guided by the information gathered, new and revised organization practices can be implemented to make this a strength for the school. [5] 
Summative assessments demonstrate that students are learning. Parents, faculty, staff, and students feel safe and comfortable as a part of the Riverside learning community. Riverside students continue to have discipline and independence to move forward in their educational processes and success.
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