Core Philosophies

Portsmouth High School Mission Statement

The mission of Portsmouth High School is to be an ever-improving, respectful community where all students are challenged as individuals to develop intellectual curiosities and to use immense bodies of knowledge proficiently as they learn to value the past, thrive in the present and prepare for the future.

Portsmouth High School Beliefs About Learning

All Portsmouth High School Community Members:

Are members of a safe, supportive, and accepting community
Have unique talents to contribute
Are responsible for teaching and learning
Have access to a diverse, verified and reliable curriculum with authentic learning opportunities
Have opportunities to explore ideas and achieve
Will be college and career ready

Portsmouth High School Learner Expectations

All Patriots will Learn To:

Access and critically analyze information to answer questions and explore ideas
Utilize effective problem solving strategies
Write proficiently for a variety of purposes
Communicate effectively in a variety of formats
Interpret and design visual messages for specific purposes
Engage in work with integrity, both independently and collaboratively
Demonstrate knowledge and skills through the use of technology

NEASC Accreditation

Portsmouth High School is fully accredited (2016) by the Commission on Public Secondary Schools of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the nation’s oldest accrediting agency.

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