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SHELBY PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT HANDBOOK

The Shelby Public Schools have been established by this community for the purpose of developing efficient and responsible citizens for democratic living.  To accomplish this purpose, the schools seek to provide those educational experiences which will assist each pupil to discover individual needs, interests and abilities, and to foster development to the greatest individual potential.  To achieve this implies that the student will acquire knowledge to develop skills, attitudes, interests, appreciations and insights which will enable him or her to live effectively in a democracy and to make a maximum contribution to the improvement of society.

Every child has a right to an appropriate education.  The school must provide a well-planned, systematic pattern of educational experiences which will provide for full development of each student's abilities and meet educational needs while encouraging and allowing exploration of educational interests.

It is vital for the school, community, and parents to work effectively together to ensure commitment of the resources, time, and effort necessary for complete educational development.

The Shelby Public School believes in the concept of the democratic way of life.  Students will be presented learning opportunities which will develop an awareness and appreciation of their rights and responsibilities.

Attention to the individual is emphasized throughout the school system by providing a friendly and purposeful atmosphere to encourage each youngster to want to learn and to attain his or her best level of achievement.

Traditionally, the Shelby Public School seeks to promote the best possible physical, emotional, and social development of boys and girls.  Constant strides are being made to improve the educational services, instructional materials, and physical facilities leading to the improvement of the quality of learning.

Education of young people cannot effectively be accomplished by school personnel working alone.  The teachers, parents, students, and community need to show a respect toward one another and work together as a group to ensure a sound school system at Shelby, Nebraska.

The student handbooks are annually approved by the Shelby Board of Education.  After approval it becomes an extension of the Official School Board Policies.