Core Values and Beliefs

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CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS

Northwestern Regional High School fosters academic and personal excellence in every student. In partnership with families and communities, we create a safe learning environment dedicated to developing the skills of lifelong learning. Our dynamic and challenging educational program prepares individuals to respect diversity and become responsible citizens in a rapidly evolving global environment.

WE VALUE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

We believe in:

  • high academic expectations
  • commitment to lifelong learning
  • innovative and independent thinking

WE VALUE THE PURSUIT OF PERSONAL EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR LIVES
We believe in:

  • acting responsibly with the interests of others in mind
  • allowing student choice in the learning process
  • giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways

WE VALUE GLOBAL AWARENESS
We believe in:

  • taking an active role in a global society
  • demonstrating respect for diversity

WE VALUE PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES
We believe in:

  • community involvement
  • social responsibility
  • open communication between the school and family

WE VALUE A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
We believe in:

  • developing bonds between students and staff
  • demonstrating respect for ourselves and other
  • taking educational risks by challenging oneself
  • providing students the opportunity to be heard

IN ADDITION TO ACQUIRING THE KNOWLEDGE EMBEDDED IN OUR SCHOOL’S RIGOROUS CURRICULUM, STUDENTS WILL:
ACADEMIC

  • Demonstrate critical thinking in reading, writing, and problem-solving
  • Demonstrate creativity, innovation, and adaptability
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills

CIVIC

  • Demonstrate an understanding of global awareness

SOCIAL

  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal and collaborative skills

STUDENTS HONOR ACADEMIC & PERSONAL EXCELLENCE