As we commit ourselves to becoming one of the best schools in the nation, we at Hatboro-Horsham High School affirm these principles to be true:

• Our school community must be a physically, emotionally and intellectually safe place to teach and learn.
• A dynamic partnership among students, educators, families and the community is vital.
• Every member of our educational community has a right to be treated respectfully, and this begins with self-respect.
• Each individual's potential is independent of gender, race, religion, nationality, physical ability, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.
• The school, families and community have a shared responsibility to help students develop qualities such as integrity, perseverance and resiliency, which are necessary for success in life.
• Life-long learning is essential for success in a changing society and requires a strong academic foundation, independence, responsibility and problem solving skills
• To fully serve our students, we must provide varied academic challenges, create opportunities for personal growth and reflection, nurture individual talents, encourage an appreciation of the participation in the arts, and promote a fit and healthy lifestyle.
• Communication is an active process of engagement that involves listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and leads to an open and honest exchange of ideas.
• Technology has the potential to expand our capabilities, enhance and enrich our learning experience and teaching environment, and bring the resources of the world to us.
• A democracy requires informed, educated citizens.
• We must make a commitment to continuous improvement and acknowledge that this commitment requires adapting to change.