Mission: Fairfax County Public Schools inspires and empowers students to meet high academic standards, lead ethical lives, and be responsible and innovative global citizens. Beliefs: Each student is entitled to an excellent education that meets his or her individual needs. Effective educators are essential to student success. We thrive in a vibrant, healthful, safe, enriching, and respectful environment. A well-rounded education enables students to lead productive, fulfilling, creative and culturally rich lives. A successful education system fosters effective communication, critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. A dynamic partnership among students, parents, educators and with the community is critical to meet student needs and provide enriching experiences. Families play a fundamental role in their children’s education. Our diversity is a strength that creates resilient, open and innovative global citizens. High expectations inspire high performance. An educated citizenry sustains our economy and our system of self-governance. Self-motivation and personal responsibility are keys to future success. Early childhood education is crucial to school readiness and future success. Reading proficiency by third grade is critical for the academic success of all students.