STOUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

Stoughton High School is committed to an educational philosophy that recognizes the fundamental dignity of the individual and our diversity. Likewise, we believe that maintaining high academic standards, mutual accountability, and a rigorous course of study fosters a climate of learning in which students value scholarship and intellectual inquiry. As a community of learners, we must ensure that students master the enabling skills and competencies that will encourage them to be continuous learners.

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNING

Academic

• To acquire effective communication skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening
• To demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
• To become proficient in the use of computers and related technologies
• To develop an appreciation of the arts as part of the human experience

Civic

• To appreciate the achievements and traditions of a multicultural and global society
• To participate in one's community, state, and nation as a responsible citizen
• To understand the interdependence of people and the environment

Social

• To maintain respect for peers, school staff, property, and community
• To develop individual goals, plans, and decision-making skills for a successful adulthood
• To understand the correlation between effort and achievement
• To recognize that an individual's well being should reflect a balance of physical, emotional, intellectual, and social activities