Mission and Beliefs : Northside Independent School District

The Northside Independent School District is committed to the belief that children come first. The mission of the district is to encourage each student to strive for personal excellence and to ensure all students learn to function, contribute, and compete as responsible individuals in an ever-changing world.

Our Beliefs

The well-being and education of children are vital to the future of our society.
Everyone shares in the responsibility for the education of children.
Every individual has a contribution to make to society and has a responsibility to do so.
The quality of our schools directly affects the quality of our community.
All people can learn.
Challenge, effort, self-discipline, and opportunity to learn are necessary for students to reach their potential.
Learning is a lifelong process.
People are our most important resource.
Each individual has worth and deserves respect.
The family unit provides the foundation for all learning.
Parents have the responsibility and the right to be meaningfully involved with their child’s education.
The diversity of our cultural heritage enriches life.
Individuals are responsible for their actions.
A basic role of an educational system is the intellectual growth and development of the student.
An educated population is necessary to sustain a democratic society.
Learning is accomplished through challenging learning experiences provided by superior educators in partnership with parents and the community in a climate of cooperation and mutual respect.