“We will strive for excellence in character, demonstrate responsible citizenship, and achieve academic success”.

THE PHILOSOPHY OF HILLSBORO-DEERING HIGH SCHOOL

At Hillsboro-Deering High School, we foster a safe, caring, and cooperative environment that encourages the development of academic, social, and physical growth to benefit the individual and the community.

•  We recognize personal uniqueness and enable each student to experience different areas of study and to set individual goals.
• We encourage responsibility, both in learning and behavior, in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.
• We seek to involve the whole community as we prepare students to become contributing members of society.

EXPECTATIONS

Character

• We will demonstrate respect for people, property, and environment.
• We will accept responsibility for our actions and learning.

Citizenship

• We will work cooperatively.
• We will demonstrate and apply an understanding of democratic principles and practices.
• We will demonstrate service to and awareness of local and global communities.

Academic

• We will read effectively.
• We will write effectively.
• We will communicate effectively.
• We will utilize learning skills effectively.
• We will solve problems effectively.
• We will participate in and appreciate the arts.
• We will understand and appreciate diverse cultures.
• We will demonstrate knowledge and skills for career preparation and healthy life choices.
• We will understand and use a variety of mathematical concepts and methods.
• We will understand and demonstrate appropriate uses of technology.
• We will understand and apply scientific concepts and their role in the global environment.
• We will support a respectful, safe, and challenging learning environment.