Mission and Beliefs:

Mission:

The mission of Severna Park High School, the educational and cultural focal point of the community, is to empower all students to think critically, communicate and solve problems effectively and become lifelong learners.

This will be accomplished in partnership with families and the community through the delivery of a rigorous and appropriate course of study in a setting that is safe, supportive and healthy.

Belief Statement:

We believe that:

• Students of all abilities, ethnicities, races and socio-economic conditions will learn.

• All students must be challenged to maximize learning.

• All students deserve a safe, healthy, supportive and orderly school environment.

• Teachers should model responsibility, respect, excellent communication and life-long learning.

• Life-long learning is essential for students to be productive citizens.

• The delivery of excellent instruction requires continued acquisition of content knowledge and research-based teaching methods.

• Teachers are most effective when they work as a team that delivers instruction.