School Information
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scroll below to view FHC Mission Statement, Vison Statement, and Value Statements.
Francis Howell Central
Mission Statement
Our mission is to
prepare students to be productive and responsible members of a democratic society
by promoting excellence through academic achievement.
Vision
I.
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
At FHCHS stakeholders will work
collaboratively to provide its students with educational excellence. The district
curriculum and state standards will provide a baseline for academic expectations
and preparing students for life. Classroom instruction will be driven by effective
research-based strategies. We will monitor student learning through the PLC process
of evaluating assessment data. II. Climate
FHCHS
will maintain a diverse and creative learning environment that promotes a sense
of mutual responsibility and respect. We will continue our commitment to maintaining
the emotional and physical safety of all stakeholders. Open and ongoing communication
is expected among all members of our school community. Individual and collective
effort and achievement will be recognized and celebrated. III.
Community Engagement
FHCHS will strive to develop a strong commitment
between the community and the school by providing opportunities for students to
serve and participate within the extended community. The school will serve as
a learning resource to the community and will, in turn, call upon the extended
community to support our mission and vision.
Values
I.
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
" We are committed to professional
development and reflective practice. " We will identify and communicate
clear learning targets to both parents and students. " Instruction
will be creative and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. "
We will ensure that assessments measure the intended learning targets and provide
frequent feedback to students.
II. Climate
"
The teachers will commit to using a variety of learning modalities to help each
student reach his or her own academic potential.
" We will provide
a learning and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. "
We will maintain order and discipline through consistent enforcement of FHSD code
of conduct and FHCHS policies and procedures to provide a physically safe learning
environment. " We value and create opportunities for input from all
members of our school community. Decisions will be made based on what is best
for student achievement. " We will utilize all forms of communication
to promote recognition of student and teacher achievement. III.
Community Engagement
" We will encourage students to participate
in activities such as community service, cooperative work and learning programs,
athletics and the arts in which they will interact within the extended community.
" We will recognize community support and provide an open forum for
strengthening our partnerships.
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