Middletown High School is an educational community committed to providing the academic, civic, and social tools essential for the future success of our students.
Expectations for Student Learning
1) Exhibit content mastery through application of knowledge in all subject matters.2) Communicate effectively in a variety of formats.3) Research and critically analyze in order to create a new understanding of problems both independently and collaboratively (problem solving).4) Solve real world problems by thinking critically and analyzing effectively. 5) Apply learning behaviors that are conducive to achieving individual and group goals. 6) Understand and contribute to the community and society as a responsible citizen.7) Apply technology skills to access information, analyze and interpret information and communicate ideas and information to various audiences.8) Reflection- Be able to explain one's knowledge and wondering (metacognition).
Vision for Student Learning
An exemplary high school recognizes the importance of each individual student. Staff within the school will make a unified effort to communicate and demonstrate their concern for each student. It is important that each student feel they are a valued member of the school community. As a high school we will:
Hold high expectations for student achievement with every student meeting or exceeding grade level standards in all content areas
Have all students work toward clearly identified goals
Tailor instruction to meet the needs of each student
Ensure that students not achieving their goals receive regular timely interventions and support
Prepare students to participate in a global environment
Provide opportunities to develop leadership skills
Foster ethical and responsible behavior
Require students to treat everyone with courtesy, dignity, and respect
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
An exemplary high school provides students with a common core curriculum complemented with electives and extracurricular activities. The high school will state the expectations it has for all students and regularly monitor each student's progress using a variety of methods. As a high school, we will:
Ensure students meet grade level standards identified in the essential outcomes
Differentiate instruction based on student needs
Insist educators are knowledgeable about and use best practices of instruction and assessment
Monitor learning on a regular basis with the use of common and formative assessments
Use a variety of intervention strategies to meet student needs
Employ data-driven instructional strategies
Integrate technology in the curriculum
Actively engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving simulations
Teach students how to learn
Foster culturally responsible and responsive students