Mission Statement

Nauset Regional High School, in partnership with its member communities, strives to develop responsible and educated citizens by providing an environment that expects and encourages respect for each other and the community.

We uphold rigorous academic standards through a variety of teaching and learning strategies so that all students may acquire the skills, the knowledge, and the work ethic to become contributing members of an evolving society. We provide diverse extra and co-curricular activities to complement the academics, creating a rich variety of valued and supported offerings.

Beliefs
Every child matters

Every child is unique

Every child deserves to feel safe

Nauset Learning Expectations
All students will engage in a variety of learning experiences to develop skills in Academic Excellence, Social Awareness, and Civic Responsibility.

Academic Excellence
Students will:

Apply reasoning and problem solving skills effectively.
Utilize technology appropriately to research, analyze, synthesize, and present information.
Speak, read, listen, and write effectively across the curriculum for a variety of purposes.
Develop and demonstrate creativity and self-expression.
Adopt healthy habits and attitudes that promote wellness.

Social Awareness
Students will:

Develop self-worth, preserve dignity, and gain emotional maturity using positive interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
Promote respect and empathy for others through collaborative and cooperative opportunities.
Develop coping skills, self-advocacy, and self-confidence in real-life situations.

Civic Responsibility
Students will:

Gain knowledge and respect for the diversity on our campus, in our communities, and the world beyond.
Recognize and understand their civic privileges and obligations.
Understand and appreciate multiple perspectives and take meaningful action to impact and influence individual behaviors and world events.

Profile of a Graduate

A Nauset Graduate is a self-directed, innovative, creative problem solver who views mistakes as learning opportunities, is kind and cares about the environment while contributing to their community.

Communicator

Communicates Effectively

Expresses oneself both orally and in writing, across the curriculum and through various media, in order to reach an audience (for various purposes)
Demonstrates appropriate listening skills
Utilizes technology appropriately to research, analyze, synthesize and present information

Problem Solver

Thinks Critically

Makes decisions and resolves problems using critical thinking and analytical skills while engaging in academic discourse in all disciplines
Applies, analyzes, synthesizes, and evaluates information to construct meaningful knowledge and apply it in the real world

Creative Thinker

Expresses Ideas Creatively

Approaches and adjusts to new ideas with flexibility
Considers ideas from multiple perspectives
Expresses ideas/feelings/thoughts through multiple media

Global Citizen

Interacts as a Responsible Community Member

Understands how the world works economically, politically and socially
Considers global issues and how they have an impact on the community
Recognizes and understands their civic privileges and obligations
Develops ecological understanding and skills needed to sustain our environment
Gains knowledge and respect for diversity on campus, in our community and in the world beyond

Self Directed Learner

Demonstrates Personal Responsibility

Values being a self-directed, life-long learner
Develops self-worth and emotional maturity using positive interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
Recognizes the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working in an
interconnected digital world, and acting and modeling in ways that are safe, legal and ethical
Develops coping skills that promote self-advocacy and self-confidence in real-life situations
Perseveres to reach personal goals and is resilient when faced with obstacles
Understands the importance of health and wellness and strives to live their best life

Collaborator

Collaborates as a Team Member

Makes important decisions and works interdependently with others
Promotes respect for others through participating in collaborative and cooperative opportunities
Learns from and contributes to the learning of others