CORE VALUES, BELIEFS, AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES
MISSION STATEMENT
To prepare students with the skills needed for success in college, career, and life.
VISION
Chariho Regional High School will prepare our students to graduate at their very best. Students will be provided opportunities to build the confidence, independence, and knowledge to become lifelong learners and respectful, productive citizens. Students will graduate equipped with academic, technical, and professional readiness skills to compete for careers and navigate life.
We are committed to the following beliefs about learning:
Instruction
Students learn best when they are challenged, engaged and invested in relevant learning experiences.
Students learn best when teachers set clear expectations, develop student-centered lessons, and provide timely feedback.
Students learn best when instruction is connected to their social, academic and career goals.
Curriculum
Students learn best when lessons promote real-world experiences and performance-based applications grounded in rigorous but attainable standards.
Assessment
Students demonstrate their learning best when assessed through multiple measures that inform and adjust instructional practice.
Students demonstrate their learning best when assessments are common, calibrated, and adhere to universal design.
Academic Environment
Students learn best in an environment that is characterized by safety, mutual respect, and intellectual risk-taking.
Students learn best when they are afforded ownership of learning, consistency and support.
Students learn best when they are provided access to a setting, technology and resources that enhance learning.
Academic Competencies
Chariho graduates will…
acquire, analyze, and evaluate information and ideas to effectively solve problems.
articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts.
use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information and apply fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information technologies.
be self-directed learners who draw upon an awareness of their strengths and learning styles to effectively use ideas and information from various disciplines to shape their education and career.
Civic and Social Competencies
Chariho graduates will…
display global awareness through knowledge of other world regions, culture and art, and global/international issues, as well as contribute to society as responsible and skilled citizens.
work collaboratively, make appropriate choices for their personal well-being, and treat others with dignity and respect.