Republic Schools prepare each and every student to become a healthy, responsible, and productive adult. The department supports the philosophy and goals of the district with the aim of improving individual student's skills in a way to motivate and develop productive students. A productive citizen in our society must be responsible, and have the skills necessary to communicate and make decisions. The Republic R-III School District recognizes each student's unique potential. Building self-esteem is vital for students to properly motivate, effectively communicate, and realize personal worth.
Students develop problem-solving skills by working in cooperative groups.
Direct instruction is also used to deliver the curriculum. The curriculum attempts to build the student's ability to look at self. Republic R-III School District's Elementary schools rely heavily on prevention. The elementary level focuses on preventing the factors that create the students at-risk. The middle school emphasis is on organizational and problem-solving skills.