HISTORY OF PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Pelham High School, founded in 1973, offers a comprehensive program of studies that invites students to explore the connections between languages, math, science, history, music, and technology. The curriculum programs meet national, regional, state, and local standards. PHS is a member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Beyond academics, our school offers a variety of clubs and other activities, as well as a full range of interscholastic sports. Our school is an active participant in the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA).
PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL MISSION and EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNING
Pelham High School is a community of adult and student learners whose actions encourage a collegial atmosphere and whose approaches promote a safe and positive environment. We believe the following:
- Education is a pathway to productive and socially responsible citizenship.
- Students will rise to the levels of expectations that are appropriately challenging in academic, social, and civic settings.
- Students will identify their individual strengths in order to explore and pursue individual goals.
- All students can learn and do so in different ways.
In support of our beliefs, the mission of Pelham High School is to educate our students as life-long learners to meet the challenges of the 21st century so that they may pursue life goals, participate fully as active citizens, and be socially responsible members of the global community.
Academic Competencies:
- Students will demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills in the analysis of concepts, enabling them to address authentic problems in conventional or innovative ways.
- Students will demonstrate effective communication skills through rigorous and authentic activities and applications (reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing skills).
- Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret and identify connections that lead to conclusions or new understandings within the context of a rigorous and relevant curriculum.
- Students will address contemporary problems incorporating collaborative skills.
Social Competencies:
- Students will behave appropriately and responsibly with regard to others, to oneself, and to one’s surroundings.
- Students will act with integrity and honesty within the school community.
Civic Competencies:
- Students will demonstrate a civic responsibility to work effectively and respectfully to improve the world around them.