Manchester High School WEST
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Manchester High School West's mission is to develop impassioned,
independent, lifelong learners capable of thriving in an ever-changing
technological and diverse world. We, in partnership with supportive
families, will create and sustain a safe, respectful learning
environment in which all students can realize their maximum potential
as responsible members of a democratic society.
Expectation for School Performance:
- Create a school atmosphere, which is receptive to students
of diverse ethnic, cultural, racial and economic backgrounds.
- Identify and communicate expectations for instruction including
program, course, unit and lesson expectations.
- Create and utilize learning strategies for students.
- Devise multiple forms of assessment, which require students
to demonstrate their learning.
- Commit to the principle that all students will be challenged
to attain a higher level of achievement.
- Use current research to study and review how students are grouped,
and how students of diverse backgrounds and ability are included.
- Create structures for students, faculty and parents to advise,
consult and participate in the decision-making process.
- Maintain standards of quality for professional development.
- Provide connections between and among disciplines.
- Communicate the purpose, standards and expectations of Manchester
High School West to feeder schools.
- Expose students to technology and engage them in its application.
- Continue to examine and revise West's mission.
Expectation for Student Performance:
- Discover and express knowledge through reading, writing and
speech.
- Research and synthesize information and ideas from a variety
of sources.
- Apply critical thinking to defining and solving problems.
- Use technology in the educational process.
- Integrate and apply knowledge across the curriculum.
- Develop a knowledge and in appreciation for the arts.
- Demonstrate a concern for humanity and an awareness of current
events.
- Work independently and collaboratively.
- Explore lifelong physical activities that promote wellness.
- Foster respect, trust and concern for others in a diverse environment.
- Voice opinions and participate in West's decision-making process
toward a common goal.Initiate, support and participate in student
activities.
- Commit to community service as aware and responsible citizens.
- Know rights, responsibilities and consequences as members of
the school community.
Accepted by Faculty 05/06/03
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