Southside's Mission Statement

To enhance academic, activities and athletic well-being of our students

Southside's Belief Statements

•We believe our school is a safe place where students feel comfortable.
•We believe that parents should be actively involved in the education of their children.
•We believe that positive self-esteem is fundamental to the learning process.
•We believe in the development of self-discipline and student responsibility.
•We believe students should be encouraged to explore a variety of interests in the Southside Middle School's academic and activity programs.
•We believe that students possess the ability to be successful in academic and social situations.
•We believe that all students should learn to the best of their abilities.
•We believe that students have the ability to approach problem solving with an open mind, healthy skepticism and persistence.
•We believe that students have the ability to act thoughtfully and appropriately in the community.
•We believe that students should be active participants in the learning process.