MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Southwind High School is to value, challenge, and educate students in a positive, safe environment while developing them into productive citizens in a diverse and changing society.

 

STATEMENTS OF BELIEF

All students can learn in a fair and equitable environment.

Positive relationships and mutual respect between students and staff build self-esteem.

Students are the focus of all educational opportunities and extra-curricular activities.

High expectations are critical to success.

Opportunities exist for staff members to collaborate and to develop and learn instructional strategies and assessments for student achievement and excellence.

The needs of all students are valued and met to insure that they mature physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually.

A physically and emotionally safe and supportive environment is essential to the educational process.

Recognition of student and staff achievement promotes excellence.

Parents, community, and school staff support the mission statement and collaborate to insure its implementation.