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| MHS Mission Statement and Expectations |
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| MISSION STATEMENT |
| Learning must be a life-long process; therefore, Marblehead High School seeks to empower students to create fulfilling lives in an ever-changing world. Marblehead High School’s mission is to provide excellence in education that is grounded in mutual respect within the educational community. We affirm that a safe environment is essential to a healthy school community. In this setting, Marblehead High School students are challenged to achieve their fullest intellectual, physical and social development and to accept the responsibility of learning. Therefore, our comprehensive high school provides a broad range of required and elective courses and extra-curricular activities. These offerings promote the development of competent, flexible, self-confident, and responsible citizens who hold high standards and a strong commitment to society and to the environment. After demonstrating proficiency in all academic areas, graduates will leave our high school with skills to plan for their future. |
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| STUDENT ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS: |
| Students will... |
- Demonstrate skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and quantitative reasoning
- Develop and apply analytical, creative, and critical thinking skills
- Express themselves artistically and develop an appreciation of all the arts
- Apply study and research skills
- Understand and utilize current technology
- Learn to communicate in a second language
- Develop an awareness and appreciation of other cultures
- Explore the interrelationships among all disciplines
- Make connections between historical events and the present
- Develop an understanding of the political process, emphasizing thecitizen’s role
- Understand the benefits of wellness and engage in physical fitness activities
- Explore vocational and academic options
- Create post graduation plans
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| STUDENT SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS: |
| Students will... |
- Demonstrate respect for themselves and others
- Understand and appreciate diversity within the school and community
- Accept responsibility and consequences for their behaviors
- Participate in decision making within the school community
- Be environmentally aware
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills
- Access the school’s network of student support services
- Set personal goals and set priorities
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| SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS: |
| The School will... |
- Create a school community that encourages active and responsible participation
- Require respectful behavior from all
- Provide a safe and healthy learning environment
- Adhere to national and state learning standards
- Offer a variety of courses
- Recognize and make accommodations for individual differences in abilities, needs and interests
- Utilize varied teaching practices to respond to multiple learning styles
- Employ multiple assessment methods to measure students’ knowledge and skills
- Use technological innovations in all subject areas to enhance teaching and learning
- Foster an awareness and an appreciation of other cultures
- Develop an understanding of environmental and global issues
- Promote mature decision making
- Offer a variety of support services to the school community
- Support professional development for all staff
- Provide opportunities for communication and cooperation among parents, school, and the community
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