What is a Gulfport Teacher?       

     A Gulfport Teacher bases every decision he/she

makes and every action he/she takes on the District’s

motto, “What is best for children?"

       A Gulfport Teacher is knowledgeable, resourceful,

versatile, and dedicated to helping all students achieve

their highest potential  and inspires them to pursue

learning throughout their lifetimes.

       With high expectations for all, a Gulfport Teacher

designs and implements appropriately-paced, yet

challenging work that uses a variety of teaching

strategies to meet individual needs.

     A Gulfport Teacher is a life-long learner and role

mode who nurtures, disciplines, motivates, counsels,

and invests in the future of all students.

     A Gulfport Teacher overcomes all obstacles to

prepare students for a successful future.

What is the mission of the Gulfport School District

and Bayou View Elementary School?

   The mission of the Gulfport School District is to

inspire each student to become a problem solver,

lifelong learner, and productive member of society.

What does the Gulfport School District and Bayou

View Elementary School believe?

We believe that... 

• All people are responsible for the choices they make.
• Family is the most powerful influence on children and society.
• All people can learn but at different rates and in different ways.
• Self-worth and self-respect are essential to self-fulfillment.
• High expectations yield higher achievements.
• There is a basic worth in every individual.
• Education provides access to UNLIMITED opportunities.
• Learning is a lifelong process.                                               

What are you waiting for?  Make the Gulfport

School District your education destination.