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Capri Elementary School

Continuous Improvement: It Starts With Our Values

Embracing a growth mindset to help students succeed

Campbell Union School District’s mission is clear: to educate every student to their highest potential. By embracing a mindset of continuous improvement, we work together—students, families, and educators—to ensure that every child has the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

Our commitment to our mission is rooted in our core values, which guide our efforts to create supportive, engaging, and equitable learning environments. 

We Are Learners.Two boys gather data as they prepare to tackle some math problems.

  • We listen to understand and build clarity
  • We are curious and operate with a growth mindset
  • We are open to growing pains and discomfort
  • We persevere through failure
  • We offer and solicit honest feedback
  • We make time to reflect
  • We celebrate growth and impact

We Are Collaborators.Six middle school students (boys and girls) seated at a classroom table discussing plans together and working with their open laptop computers

  • We share our voice and share the air
  • We build trusting relationships
  • We are open and willing to learn from all perspectives
  • We create intentional opportunities for all to share
  • We are responsible to ourselves and others
  • We demonstrate vulnerability

We Are Community Builders.  A mother and daughter smile at the camera as they participate in math games inside a school auditorium.

  • We uplift marginalized voices
  • We create a culture of kindness
  • We take time to know and care for each other
  • We listen with an open mind
  • We respect confidentiality
  • We build trust
  • We create buy in