A Kids at Hope School

Cedar Valley Elementary is a Kids at Hope school. Some people use the term “at-risk” to describe youth who may have barriers to their learning; but at Cedar Valley, we prefer the term “at hope,” because we know that if we believe in all our kids and teach them to believe in themselves, they will be successful in school and in life.

We teach hopefulness in a variety of ways. One way is by using affirmations every day. Each morning, our Cedar Valley staff make a promise to scholars, and the scholars make a promise as well.

These pledges state our commitment to ensure success for every scholar, as well as the scholars’ commitment to set goals and work hard.

The Treasure Hunter Pledge

As an adult and Treasure Hunter,
I am committed to search
For all the talents, skills and intelligences
That exist in all children and youth.
I believe all kids are capable of success, NO EXCEPTIONS!

The Kids at Hope Pledge

I am a Kid at Hope.
I am talented, smart, and capable of success.
I have dreams for the future,
And I will climb to reach those goals and dreams every day.
All kids are capable of success, NO EXCEPTIONS!