U.S. Education Mission Statement
The mission of our public education in the United States is to serve as a primary partner with parents and students to support the development of the whole child (mind, body and spirit), ensuring all children have the opportunity to flourish as citizens in their communities and as contributors to their own prosperity. This is achieved by helping all students discover their personal life’s purpose and by empowering them with knowledge, skills, and character necessary to be successful members of their community. Graduating students will embrace lifelong learning, allowing them to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing, multi-cultural world.
The graduates of high school will have:
• Personal qualities
– Character (energetic, honest, dependable)
– Integrity (i.e., does not lie, cheat, or steal)
– Appreciation and empathy for others
– Understanding of differing viewpoints
– A good work ethic
– Takes responsibility for his or her own actions
– Values health and wellness for themselves and others
• Communication skills
– Reads, writes, and speaks the English language
– Uses technology to acquire information and facilitate problem solving and communication
• Citizenship skills
– Has an understanding of our country’s history and founding principles, including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, with an appreciation of the right to vote and intention to exercise that right
– Values a welcoming community that supports all people
• Global skills
– Studied another language and culture
– Has a reasonable understanding of world geography
– Appreciates diversity and supports an inclusive community
• Math and science skills
– Can use and apply mathematical skills in daily life
– Has foundational knowledge of the physical and applied sciences
– Values the intrinsic benefits of our natural resources and ecosystems
By Dick Haworth, 10/19/2022
