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WELCOME TO
SOUTHWEST R-1 SCHOOL!
Are you looking for a small, community-based school? Have you been searching for a
place where your child can learn and grow in an encouraging environment? Then you have come to the right place!
There are 101 students currently attending the Elementary School (K-6), and
109 students presently enrolled in the High School (7-12). In total, there are
210 students.
Southwest serves four local communities: Dawn, Ludlow,
Mooresville and Utica and has been fully accredited by
the Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education. They have also been given a waiver from M-SIP (Missouri School Improvement Program) until the year 2005.
We believe....
- That all students should be entitled to a free public education that will allow them to reach their full potential.
- The success of students depends on the accountability and cooperation of the school district, community, parents and students.
- Our staff provides a valuable service to society and should be compensated accordingly.
- That learning is a life-long process.
- In education that develops the confidence to explore opportunities and accept challenges in order to learn and achieve goals.
- In education that is relevant to a students to accept responsibility for personal decisions and actions.
- In education that addresses a variety of learning styles and the promotes the individuality of each student.
- In a cooperative approach to curriculum development and implementation.
- In a staff that is knowledgeable of current educational practices and implements those that address the needs of the students.
- It is therefore, the mission of the Southwest Livingston County R-1 School District in partnership with the community to educate all students, providing each the opportunity to realize his/her fullest
potential.
The Origins of
Ludlow
The word Ludlow originated as early as 1138 when the name appeared in
records for a settlement
in England that was originally spelled Lodelowe and pronounced hlud
hlaw. At this time, the Teme River contained rapids and so the hlud of
Ludlow came from the "loud waters," while low (hlaw) meant
"hill." Thus, Ludlow meant a place on a hill by a loud river. A
massive castle was begun around this time and stands today as a tourist
attraction. For more on the history of Ludlow, England, click
here!
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