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MISSION STATEMENT AND VISION
Mission Statement
Francis Scott Key High School serves an ever-changing, rural community, rich in tradition. As a school community, our mission is to help students as they mature intellectually, personally, and socially while inspiring them to achieve academic excellence. We recognize and value the dignity of each student. Through a diverse program of study, we provide the students with the skills and confidence to successfully address the challenges of adult life.
Vision
Francis Scott Key High School will provide a personalized education
based on mutual respect and personal ownership for the total success of
all the students. Students and staff will be challenged to reach
excellence through a dedicated cooperative effort of students, staff,
parents, and community.
Unlocking the Future
The mission of Francis Scott Key High School is to help all students grow intellectually, personally, and socially while inspiring them to reach academic excellence. Francis Scott Key High School is committed to providing a diverse program of study that emphasizes the dignity and value of each student while giving the student the confidence to accept the challenges of life.
Philosophy
We accept our mission. It is imperative that we provide instructional experiences that will inform and enlighten our students about democracy and their democratic heritage. A student well prepared for life in our society and the global community should possess a broad and balanced understanding of our world, skills for working and living in that world, skills for critical thinking and problem-solving, and values which will steer his/her decisions and actions for the benefit of self and the society at large.
We believe our staff develops productive thinking, writing, math, and social skills within our student populations. We use homogeneous and heterogeneous groupings, varied teaching techniques and methods, and positive classroom atmosphere to develop these skills and build self-esteem. Although memorization and rote learning take place, higher critical thinking skills are emphasized.
We recognize that the diversity of abilities and aspirations among our students mandates a flexible, evolving, varied school porgram in order for each student to achieve his or her full potential. Similarly, it is essential that various co- and extra-curricular programs be presented and utilized.
We contend that our students' education is a shared project between school and community and that effective communication between both parties is necessary.
Belief
Statement
a. All students can learn
and do so at different rates through a variety of learning
channels.
b. All students should be challenged to reach their fullest
potential.
c. Student learning is a shared responsibility between the
student, school and community.
d. High expectations by the school and by the community promote
high student achievement.
e. Learning is a life long process enhanced by a diversity
of experiences.
f. Respect for school policies and philosophies is important
to the success of a community school.
g. Learning is most relevant when curricula are tied to life
experiences and/or career goals.
h. A willingness to change is necessary for continuous improvement.
i. Optimum learning takes place in a comfortable, orderly,
and safe environment.
j. All people need positive experiences that fosters success.
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