“We will strive for excellence in character, demonstrate responsible citizenship, and achieve academic success”.
THE PHILOSOPHY OF HILLSBORO-DEERING HIGH SCHOOL
At Hillsboro-Deering High School, we foster a safe, caring, and cooperative environment that encourages the development of academic, social, and physical growth to benefit the individual and the community.
- We recognize personal uniqueness and enable each student to experience different areas of study and to set individual goals.
- We encourage responsibility, both in learning and behavior, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
- We seek to involve the whole community as we prepare students to become contributing members of society.
EXPECTATIONS
Character
- We will demonstrate respect for people, property, and environment.
- We will accept responsibility for our actions and learning.
Citizenship
- We will work cooperatively.
- We will demonstrate and apply an understanding of democratic principles and practices.
- We will demonstrate service to and awareness of local and global communities.
Academic
- We will read effectively.
- We will write effectively.
- We will communicate effectively.
- We will utilize learning skills effectively.
- We will solve problems effectively.
- We will participate in and appreciate the arts.
- We will understand and appreciate diverse cultures.
- We will demonstrate knowledge and skills for career preparation and healthy life choices.
- We will understand and use a variety of mathematical concepts and methods.
- We will understand and demonstrate appropriate uses of technology.
- We will understand and apply scientific concepts and their role in the global environment.
- We will support a respectful, safe, and challenging learning environment.
