Our Mission: The mission of Smithfield Elementary is to use neuroscience, and personalized learning in an accountable and student centered approach, through collaboration with the school and community; to ensure each student is prepared with the academic and emotional skills to be an active member of our society.

Our Vision: To become the best elementary school in South Charlotte where the Smithfield families, school staff and community come together to support the needs of all our students.

Our Core Values:

• Our kids are worth whatever it takes and WE act accordingly in every facet of their education.
• Education is a customer service industry.  Families, students and our community are our customers and deserve the best customer service!
• Neuroscience IS the foundation of education and with targeted learning models and personalized learning all students can learn at high levels.
• Consistently upholding the three PEAK keys will foster high levels of motivation and achievement. 
• That our students are the sum total of their background, their experiences, their national origin and culture.  We teach the whole child in a loving, accountable, student centered and rigorous approach that respects and values them for the individuals that they are.

  Success	Being self-directed learners Working to achieve mastery on goals Being engaged and persevering through challenges Following directions so learning time is maximized
  Love and Belonging	Working together Ensuring classmates are respected Ensuring no one is left out Caring about classmates and teachers
  Safety	Protecting classmates and teachers from embarrassment, sarcasm, and put-downs Protecting classmates and teachers from harm Using tools and equipment safely Being accountable for actions