Mission Statements
Chesapeake Public Schools
The mission of the Chesapeake Public Schools is to ensure that students attain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become lifelong learners and productive citizens by combining the efforts of students, parents, community, and staff to provide a quality education in a safe, orderly environment in which human dignity is valued.
Crestwood Middle School
The mission of Crestwood Middle School is  to academically and socially empower each student to become a critical thinker, lifelong learner, and productive citizen in a diverse society through a rigorous academic program, extra-curricular experiences, and the combined efforts of home, school, and community  in a safe, supportive environment.
Tactics
The following tactics have been identified as the focus of our School Improvement Site Plan for 2008-2013:
 
School Tactic
Related Objective(s) for Student Performance
1. We will improve academic support and success with an emphasis on literacy and math. Our students will show improvement each year and meet or exceed expectations for city, state, and federal requirements.Ensure rigorous educational standards
2. We will provide and encourage participation in meaningful opportunities for student, family, community and business involvement. Our students will show improvement through the involvement of parents and the community.
3. We will promote character development and citizenship by addressing social trends and issues facing our students and community. Our students will show improvement in their independent thinking and citizenship skills. 

Updated by Brenda Gilbert and Sandra Clark