Elementary Sacred Path
Sacred Path Seal

We, Cherokee Elementary, promise to be responsible, respectful, truthful and caring to all.

 

Mission:

 

  To build a classroom and school-wide community and to empower students by providing leadership opportunities and conflict resolution skills while teaching the values and traditions of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Each Learning Community:
  •  Holds class meetings
  • Gives compliments
  • Shares concerns
  • Collectively decides on course of action
  • Shares equal partnership among community members in the spirit of the circle
  • Believes each member of community is irreplaceable and has something to offer
  • Works together for the good of the community

Learning Communities:
Pre-K- Waterbeetles
K- Rhythm Makers
1st- Believers in the Little People
2nd- Cherokee Power
3rd- Peacekeepers
4th- Keepers of the Sacred Belt
5th- Spirit of the Turtle
Staff- Keepers of the Fire

 Class meetings are structured around our local tribal government: chief, vice-chief, recorder