Vision

The Cape Henlopen School District will:

• achieve academic and program excellence
• promote diversity
• improve school climate and safety
• employ and retain highly qualified and dedicated staff
• close the achievement gap
• become the district of choice in southern Delaware
• enhance communication and build trust within the Cape Henlopen community

• Education is the key to productive and responsible living in our democratic society.
• All children can learn, but the rate at which they learn and how they learn differs.
• Education builds an understanding and respect for all cultures and ethnic groups in a global society.
• Effective education requires financial support and accountability at all levels.
• Quality staff is essential for student success.
• Effective education can be measured.
• School success requires a partnership of community and school resources.
• Learning in a nurturing and academically challenging environment builds character, enhances self-esteem and leads to success.
• Education and learning begin in the home with the family and require their ongoing involvement throughout the school years.