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WHHS CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS FOR LEARNING

The West Haven High School community is dedicated to providing a positive and safe environment that celebrates differences while inspiring students to be self-motivated learners, critical thinkers and effective communicators. We believe all students should have access to 21st- century educational opportunities to prepare them to be responsible, ethical, and contributing members of a global society.

Academic Expectations for Student Performance

West Haven High School Students will focus their learning on:

  • Critical and Creative Problem Solving

  • Constructing and/or Analyzing Arguments Based on Evidence

  • Meaningful and Fluent Communication

  • Digital and Informational Literacy

Social Expectations for Students

West Haven High School Students will focus their learning on:

  • Actively participating, within the school community, both independently and collaboratively.

  • Taking responsibility for their actions and obligations.

Civic Expectations for Students

West Haven High School Students will focus their learning on:

  • Demonstrating respect for themselves and others.

  • Promoting a positive and safe school climate.

  • Promoting and demonstrating the components of a healthy lifestyle.