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Beliefs

We believe successful schools:

Provide safe, healthy, and dynamic learning environments.
Employ and retain highly qualified staff.
Have well-defined curriculum and programs that are aligned with state and national standards.
Involve all stakeholders as partners.
Respect all.
Are accountable.
Align budgets with priorities.
Result from effective communication from and to every level.
Engage and communicate with families.
Provide opportunities for participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

We believe effective instruction:

Is research-based.
Assumes all children can learn.
Meets the unique needs of each child.
Prepares students for success.
Educates the whole child.
Elicits high performance consistent with abilities.

Patrick Henry High School will provide a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment, where strong relationships enable our staff to set high, yet personalized, expectations for all students. By collaborating with all stakeholders, Patrick Henry High School will offer a diverse array of educational experiences that will provide all students the opportunity to acquire the skills they will need after graduation. By nurturing our students’ social, physical and intellectual growth, our mission is to encourage our students to become responsible citizens, lifelong learners, and leaders in the global community.

Vision

Patrick Henry High School will provide a high quality education that prepares students to be responsible citizens whether they choose post-secondary education or employment after graduation. We are committed to empowering our students by inspiring them to think critically, collaborate and communicate effectively with others, create in an innovative manner, solve problems efficiently, and incorporate useful technology to enrich their lives.