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Southwestern High School Vision Statement and Values

“Southwestern High School will attain academic excellence through programs that meet the present and future needs of students, while providing a safe and nurturing community that celebrates diversity, practices mutual respect, and values parents as learning partners in laying the foundation for life-long learning.”

We Value:

• Commitment to learning:
• Students set goals and take full advantage of the opportunities offered in academics, arts and athletics
• Staff engages in continual assessment of the curriculum and instruction, and the use of technology to meet the needs of our students and the changing demands of society

• Respect:
  • Students display the three R’s: Respect for self; Respect for others and Responsibility for all actions
• Staff shows respect for each other and students through effective communication, collaborative learning and fostering an environment which embraces diversity

• Excellence:
• Students pursue excellence through active participation in curricular, co-curricular and extra curricular activities while demonstrating a strong work ethic
• Students develop independent learning skills, become creative problem solvers, and value the commitment to life-long learning
• Staff continually improves instruction and provides meaningful educational experiences for all students

• Participation:
  • Students actively participate in opportunities within the school and local business community, in order to address post secondary educational goals
  • Staff motivates students to reach their full potential, in order to facilitate student success