Mission, Beliefs, and Expectations For Student Learning

MISSION

By engaging students in a rigorous, supportive, enriching educational program that emphasizes respect, achievement, and citizenship, Milton High School graduates students who reach their potential and contribute to the global community.

BELIEFS

We believe that:

• Each individual shares a responsibility to further the wellbeing of the community.

• Community support, communication between school and community, and active parental involvement are components of a successful school.

• Experiencing diversity enriches human growth and promotes tolerance and respect.

• All rights have corresponding responsibilities and each person is responsible for his or her decisions.

• Students and faculty are entitled to a safe, secure, and healthy environment.

• Each child has unique positive qualities, interests, and talents that should be appreciated and fostered.

• Students should exhibit proper behavior on and off school grounds.

• Learning is not restricted to classrooms or schools.

• High achievement requires high expectations.

• The core curricula provide students with the means to reach their potential.

• Classroom learning should challenge each student.

• Every teacher should use a variety of strategies to help all students succeed.

• Enthusiasm for learning should be valued and promoted.

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNING

All Milton High School graduates will:

1. Effectively apply critical thinking skills to make connections and solve problems.

2. Employ technology to engage, explore and evaluate our community, nation, and world.

3. Be original and innovative in individual and collaborative work.

4. Practice good citizenship, personal responsibility, and character through individual and collective actions.

5. Demonstrate understanding and respect for themselves and the diversity of ideas, cultures, and abilities in school and beyond.