Mildred C. Wells
Academy
248 9th Street • Benton Harbor, MI 49022 • TEL: (269) 926-2885
Serving Grades K-8
Our Mission
Mildred C. Wells Academy seeks to create a challenging learning environment that has high expectations for success through development of appropriate instruction that allows for individual differences and learning styles. We seek academic excellence and believe all students can and will succeed. Our school promotes a safe, orderly, caring, and supportive environment. Each student's self-esteem is fostered by positive relationships with students and staff. We strive to have our parents, teachers, and community members actively involved in our student's learning.
MCWA Beliefs
1.WE BELIEVE EVERY STUDENT IS ENTITLED TO A SAFE AND ORDERLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.
2.WE BELIEVE ALL STUDENTS WILL GROW ACADEMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND PHYSICALLY.
3.WE BELIEVE THAT FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS IS INTEGRAL TO THEIR STUDENT’S SUCCESS.
4.WE BELIEVE IN MEETING THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS.
5.WE BELIEVE ALL STUDENTS WILL BE PREPARED TO BECOME POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.
6.WE BELIEVE THAT DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION IS VITAL TO THE LEARNING PROCESS AND TEACHING IS ESSENTIAL TO THE LEARNING PROCESS.
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MCWA Values
CLIMATE
All students at Mildred C Wells Academy will be held to consistently high standards while sustaining Capturing Kids Hearts and PBiS, promoting Responsibility, Teamwork, Respect and Accountability.
STAFF & STUDENTS
As a collaborative team, we believe we are all valued as different and unique individuals. We strive to know our kids and appreciate our differences by taking responsibility for ALL, regardless of ability or background. We will also acknowledge our strengths and skills to maintain a cohesive team of staff and students working with parents while working towards the same goal: to learn.
ACADEMIC
We, at MCWA, in order to nurture and foster life-long learners, will provide relevant, rigorous instruction through best practices to maintain high academic performance and cultivate an atmosphere of enthusiastic, self-motivated readers.