Dentzler Elementary School

Principal
Dr. Gayle Clapp

3600 Dentzler Rd
Parma, OH 44134

v) 440-885-2430
f) 440-885-3704

Dentzler School’s Mission Statement

To provide a safe physical and emotional learning environment that allows students to:

• Learn through discovery
• Develop critical thinking skills that enable them to become productive and contributing citizens
• Demonstrate self-respect and respect for others
• Practice effective verbal and written communications skills
• Become life-long learners

Dentzler School’s Vision

Students, parents, staff and community members will work together to establish a dynamic learning environment which will enable all students to become successful, productive contributing members of society.

Dentzler School’s Statements of Belief

We believe:

• Learning is a life-long process.
• A positive learning environment requires participation and support from the home, school, student and community.
• A school should motivate students to attain their highest level of academic achievement.
• Good teachers are vital to learning.
• Everyone is to have respect for all individuals and cultures.
• The achievement of an individual’s potential is promoted by believing in oneself.
• Educational programs should foster the ability of students to become critical thinkers and productive members of society.
• Our future depends on the quality of today’s education.
• Every individual has the ability to learn.
• Learning is a collaborative effort among the student, teacher and family.
• School sponsored activities that extend beyond the classroom contribute to the development of the total person.