Mission Statement

The mission of McDowell Education Center is to provide personal relationships in a safe place where all students will be engaged in a respectful, responsible learning environment to promote the best opportunity for current and future success.

Guiding Beliefs

• The student is the focus of all educational activity
• The best learning takes place when the student is motivated to learn
• Access to educational options empowers students to take control of their learning
• When academic programs challenge students, the intellectual growth of the earnest student is assured
• When schools are safe and supportive of learners' needs, students can achieve academically, emotionally, and socially
• Parents, community agencies, and school are essential partners in the education of our youth

Vision Statement

McDowell Education Center is a safe place where all students will be motivated and engaged in learning, achieving to their best ability in becoming a productive citizen.