School Mission Statement
The West Tisbury School strives to provide its students with a solid academic foundation; to inspire a love of learning for the sake of learning; to foster an understanding of basic human values, with a working knowledge of the rights and responsibilities associated with them; and, to promote independent thinking through cooperative and inclusive learning, while maintaining the unique values of our diverse, yet rural, island community.
Fundamental Goals and Philosophy
The overall goal of the West Tisbury School is to meet the educational needs of our society. Society needs young people who can competently address a complex world. To accomplish this goal, we believe students must become independent, lifelong learners, with a strong sense of themselves and an appreciation for the larger communities of which they are a part. Our school philosophy and school goals directly support this primary vision.
We Strive:
To teach solid academic skills
To instill a love of learning, and
To help in the understanding of human values