Vision, Mission, & Values
Our Vision
Every student graduates with the skills, knowledge, and character traits essential to thrive and contribute to society.
Our Mission
We provide rigorous, relevant, and diverse educational programs that engage and motivate all students to reach their individual potential by:
Providing a safe and welcoming learning and working environment.
Ensuring all students have access to the highest quality instruction and learning conditions, and graduate, college and career ready.
Creating a culture of high expectations for all students and employees.
Supporting our staff in making data-driven decisions that are in the best interest of students.
Encouraging trust through open, honest and ongoing communication across all members of our school community.
Our Values
We believe:
Every student deserves our best, every day and in every situation.
All students will know we believe in them, and that they are the focus of our work.
Every interaction with students matters and is an opportunity to teach and show we care.
Positive, collaborative school-community relationships are built on trust and respect.
Educating the whole child is maximized by creating meaningful partnerships with communities, families, parents/guardians, and educators.
Our students and employees will strive to model our nine character traits.
Continuous learning and sharing new ideas, best practices, and offering support to one another helps us improve.
Our Nine Character Education Traits
At Modesto City Schools, we are proud to continue our longstanding tradition of character education for the 2025–2026 school year. Each month, we will spotlight one of our nine character traits, which are essential qualities that help our scholars grow, learn, and thrive both in and out of the classroom.
September – Courage
The strength of character to live by the dictates of conscience.
October – Initiative
Ability to begin and complete a task without prompting or supervision by others.
November – Civility
Courteous speech and behavior in the conduct of daily life.
December – Honesty
Truthful speech and behavior.
January – Respect
Honoring the worth and value of individuals and institutions and treating them accordingly.
February – Compassion
Deep awareness of the suffering of another and the wish to relieve it.
March – Perseverance
Adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose despite obstacles and discouragement.
April – Loyalty
Faithful and dependable support of people and institutions.
May – Responsibility
Personal and moral accountability for one’s acts and words.
