The vision of Samuel Slater Middle School is to create and maintain a collaborative learning community that emphasizes student growth and success in a supportive and safe environment. We believe: that every student has the capacity to learn. that every student and family is important and deserves to be treated with courtesy and respect. that the school and community have a joint responsibility to advocate for the education and well-being of its members. that with high expectations and high standards for learning, students will have the potential to progress toward high achievement. that all students deserve to come to school ready to learn. that well-prepared students have the ability to meet the challenges of a global competitive market. that diversity within our school is an asset.