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Vision & Values

On January 4, 2017, the Board of Education adopted the following Vision Statement which represents the thoughts, beliefs, and aspirations of each constituency throughout The Sherman School and broader community:

We enable all Sherman Students to become the best possible version of themselves. We provide an environment where our children develop into empathetic, self-directed, critical thinkers who don't give up when faced with challenges.

	The Sherman Shield Developed in 2017, the Sherman Shield reflects our school's history and represents our aspirations for the future. Each element has an important meaning: Shield The shield is an homage to our mascot, the Sherman Knight, and our Code of Conduct. The gold perimeter around the Shield represents the "Golden Shield" which is ceremoniously awarded each month to a class recognized for demonstrating the attributes delineated in our Code of Conduct. Waves The horizontal waves at the bottom of the shield reflect the Town of Sherman's prominence as a lake community and Sherman's proximity to the historic Naromiyocknowhusunkatankshunk Brook. Acorns An acorn is symbolic of something which starts out small, yet eventually becomes great and mighty. Although we are a small district, we believe our students can and will achieve great heights. The three acorns reflect Sherman's original incorporation in 1937 as a three-room schoolhouse. Open Book and Torch An open book is symbolic of the continuous pursuit of knowledge, and the torch represents lifelong learning. Motto The words "Excido Proficio" are Latin for "Fail Forward." We believe that failure is not only important, but integral to the learning process. When failure occurs, we expect that students will learn from their mistakes, move forward and press on.
	Our Mascot Since 2000, the Sherman Knight has been the mascot of The Sherman School. As students, as athletes, as friends and as citizens in a broader community, Sherman Knights aspire to behave in accordance with our Code of Conduct.
	Our Core Values Responsibility A Sherman Knight cares about his or her role in our community and ensures that all expectations are met. Courage A Sherman Knight does not give up when faced with challenges and keeps going even when things seem hard or even impossible. Honesty A Sherman Knight is always truthful, and does the right thing even when nobody's watching. Respect A Sherman Knight is committed to treating others the way he or she wants to be treated, often putting another's needs before their own.