Our Mission
The Community at Richard J. Duncan Elementary School is devoted to academic excellence. Sound instructional strategies will provide our students with a foundation of skills that will prepare them for lifelong achievement in a global society.
We Believe... * All students can learn and achieve. * All students can teach and learn from each other. * All parents are partners in their children’s education. * We will value individuality and diversity. * We will maintain high expectations for all children to be responsible and caring students. * All children need a safe and secure learning environment- both physical and emotional. * We will help students become lifelong learners so they can adapt to a changing world.
All children have the right to a rigorous, high-quality education which meets their individual needs. UCS will respect, encourage and empower each and every student to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to be successful, contributing members of a diverse community and global society.
We are committed to exemplary teaching and learning in order for our students to be prepared for success in the 21st Century. We will achieve this commitment by engaging the entire community to focus on each child's achievement, with the expectation that every student will pursue some type of post-high school educational endeavor. Core Values