Mission Statement

The mission of the Deborah Brown Community School (DBCS) is to promote excellence and improve student learning by providing each student a tuition-free academically enriched curriculum in a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.  The school strives to meet the social, intellectual, psychological and physical needs of each child, thus teaching the total child, in a climate characterized by high academic and behavioral expectations. The school professes the belief that public education is a commonly shared, community based, democratic experience worthy of the commitment of all involved. It is the policy of Deborah Brown Community School that all students, employees, volunteers, and visitors have the right to learn and work in an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and hostile conduct. The district prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other protected class under state or federal law including antisemitism.

Vision Statement

Deborah Brown Community School reflects an educational institution whereby 90% of the student population, upon graduation, performs at or above grade level in reading and math. Students also exhibit strong self-esteem and possess acceptable skills in the arts. 

Goals

The Deborah Brown Community School will enroll students of parents, who are committed to the educational process, as prescribed by the school’s missions statement.

The goals of the Deborah Brown Community School are:

  • All students entering our kindergarten program will read at or above grade level upon graduation.
  • All students will master basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). 
  • DBCS will have clear standards of achievement and competency through the use of computer lab with Internet access. 
  • DBCS will be secure, safe, drug-free, and disciplined.