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Mission Statement

John W. North High School students will develop their individuality by reaching their highest potential in a diverse society, identifying their post-secondary goals and preparing them for successful lives.
 


Expected Schoolwide Learning Results

 

North High School’s mission is to prepare its graduates to be:


Proficient Communicators
  • who speak effectively
  • who write effectively
  • who listen effectively


Critical Thinkers
  • who read critically
  • who identify and solve problems
  • who access and organize information from a variety of sources, both traditional and electronic
  • who synthesize information and draw conclusions
  • who apply knowledge to new and different situations
  • who develop, create, and support intellectual, artistic, practical, and physical works

Independent Learners
  • who evaluate options, make decisions, recognize the consequences associated with their decisions, and take responsibility for their actions
  • who manage and evaluate their own progress toward attainment of achievable goals
  • who set priorities and manage time effectively
  • who establish and use quality standards or create a product that reflects craftsmanship


Responsible Members of Society
  • who appreciate, accept, and respect self and others
  • who demonstrate positive and productive citizenship
  • who demonstrate skills in resolving conflicts through positive, non-violent alternative actions
  • who demonstrate an understanding of practical living skills


Collaborative Workers
  • who demonstrate consideration for individual differences
  • who demonstrate interactive communication
  • who contribute and function in various group roles
  • who use effective group skills while establishing and accomplishing significant group goals