Chief Leschi Schools’ mission in cooperation with the Puyallup Tribe, the Native American community and the community as a greater whole is to create challenging opportunities to educate students in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. It is our common mission to inspire each student to achieve personal growth and cultural pride, to value life long learning, and to become a responsible contributing citizen of their community, the Puyallup Nation, Washington State, and the United States of America in a complex and ever changing world.

The Vision

It is the continuing vision of Chief Leschi School to build upon existing partnerships and programs to systematically support each youth's confidence and skills in developing meaningful careers and cultural identity leading to eventual success in a rewarding, high demand job in her/his chosen career pathway. Chief Leschi School is committed to galvanize partnerships and to create opportunities for parents and the community to participate in the education of their children.

The Philosophy

All Students have the right to obtain a quality education in a safe, drug free environment; all students will be treated equally and fairly without favoritism or prejudice; all students will abide by school policy and guidelines in all school matters.

The Goal

It is Chief Leschi School's goal to give hope and encouragement to each student to reach his/her full potential academically, emotionally, socially, physically and spiritually. Chief Leschi School encourages each student to become a life long learner.

The Expectations

Chief Leschi School expects its students to:

• Read with comprehension, write with skill, and communicate effectively and responsibly in a variety of ways and settings.

• Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; social, physical and life sciences; civics and history; geography; fine arts; and health and fitness.

• Think analytically, logically, and creatively; and integrate experience and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems.

• Understand the importance of work and how performance, effort and decisions directly impact future career and educational opportunities.

• Be responsible for one's actions; develop positive self-worth by enhancing learner competence and good work habits; show respect for others and cultural pride; participate as a citizen, and become a life long learner.