Edison Regional Gifted Center

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Edison Regional Gifted Center
Established	1952
Type	Public (magnet) Elementary
Principal	Saundra Gray
Students	264 (as of 2007)
Grades	K–8
Location	Chicago, Illinois USA
Oversight	Chicago Public Schools
Colors	Blue and White
Mascot	Eagle
Newspaper	Edison Bulletin Board
Website	EdisonGifted.org (Under Construction)

Contents 1 Mission Statement 1.1 Edison's Vision 1.2 Edison's Mission 1.3 Edison's Beliefs 2 External Links

[edit] Mission Statement

[edit] Edison's Vision

Edison is committed to providing an educational environment of excellence; to the development of self-reliant, lifelong learners; to the preparation of informed and responsible citizens for the interdependent world of the 21st century.

[edit] Edison's Mission

Edison is a diverse community of learners - students, teachers, and parents - pursuing quality, continuous academic improvement, and disciplined personal excellence. We are building a framework to help students express their giftedness, establish their humanity, and form values conducive to effective living.

[edit] Edison's Beliefs

• We believe in each student's sense of wonder, curiosity, creativity, and accomplishment.
• We believe in a school that fosters excellence and promotes academic potential, self-discipline, self-esteem, independence, and leadership.
• We believe in an education that inculcates respect and responsibility, both personal and civic.
• We believe in a safe and friendly environment that nurtures and challenges; that shapes attitudes and behaviors critical to success.
• We believe in a shared commitment to a community of learners acquiring knowledge and skills and emphasizing a joy of learning.

[edit] External Links

EdisonGifted.org (Under Construction)
ERGC Wiki
Mr. P's French Page