Established in 1924, the South Euclid Lyndhurst School District serves the communities of South Euclid, Lyndhurst and a portion of Richmond Heights. Over the years, the SEL School District has positioned itself as a leader in education in Northeast Ohio, often leading the trend in curriculum and educational programming. The District has state-of-the-art facilities and strives to incorporate technology into classroom learning.
We have a diverse population of approximately 3,200 students, which the District prepares to become well-rounded, high-achieving adults. The SEL School District prides itself on providing an array of academic and extra-curricular activities, allowing students to further their academic development.
Vision Statement
SEL City Schools will be
THE DESTINATIONschool community.
Mission Statement
We educate, inspire and empower students to be high achieving contributing members of a global society.
Core Beliefs
We Believe...
- High expectations lead to high achievement
- Education must focus on academic, social emotional, and physical needs of students
- Diversity strengthens and enriches our communities
- Students must take ownership of their education
- Education is the responsibility of the entire community
- Open and honest communication is critical to effective relationships
- The best education is achieved in a safe and stimulating environment
- The demands of the future and the lessons of the past shape our educational practices
Goals
1. Teaching and Learning
We will develop a framework for teaching and learning that will increase student growth yearly.
2. Communications & Partnerships
We will develop a communication plan that will strengthen our internal and external communications and maximize our community partnerships.
3. School Community Climate
We will develop a plan that promotes an environment in which students and staff are safe, supported, empowered, and where respect for self and others is highly valued.
4. Facilities
We will develop and implement a plan to maximize our current resources and provide facilities that reflect the needs of students, staff, and the community.