The vision of Norwalk High School is to engage students in learning activities that will lead to academic and personal excellence. Staff will create an environment that nutures individual growth and prepares students for post-secondary success. The school community will work together to uphold high expectations, to personalize the value of ethics and integrity, and to create critical thinkers and lifelong learners.

 

NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO:

 

COMMUNITY

Be productive citizens through knowledge and respect for the various aspects of their community, other cultures, and the world environment.

AS DEMONSTRATED BY:

Participation in recycling and campus beautification projects  *  Written and Oral Presentations  *  Community Service and field work requirements * Ecological and Environmental Studies in Integrated Science  * Contributions to the school website  *  Participation in campus multi-cultural activities  *  Communty service through Senior Projects, Academic Tutor course, Big Brother/Big Sister program and the Millennium Project  *  Advisory Program participation

 

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Explore and develop aspects that lead to a well balanced and healthy life: Self-confidence, self-esteem, creativity, nutrition, physical fitness, personal hygiene, accountability, flexibility, and conflict resolution skill.

AS DEMONSTRATED BY:

 

Participation in the Visual & Performing Arts programs  *  Speech & Debate Club  *  Participation in P.E. and Health Classes  *  Advisory Program Participation  *  Involvement in extracurricular activities  *  Cooperative Learning in Classrooms

 

APPLIED SKILLS

Develop and apply reading, writing, math, technology, communication, collaboration, thinking and problem-solving skills in order to achieve success in their life plan.

AS DEMONSTRATED BY:

Results of Standardized Tests  *  Meeting the District Technology Requirements  *  Multi-Media Projects  *  On-Line Research and Information Literacy Skills  * Group and Individual Projects  *  Data Collection and Analysis   *  Applied Technology Projects  *  Participation in Career Tech Education and academy courses

 

GOAL SETTING AND VISION

Students will assess their strengths, interests, and needs; they will develop a plan for high school and a vision for the future; and develop the skills necessary to meet those goals.

AS DEMONSTRATED BY:

Participation in the Advisory Program  *  Production and Yearly Revision of a Four-Year Plan Needs Assessment   *  Completion of Interest / Skills Inventories  *  Engagement in self-evaluation of learning  *  Development of a Career Vision  *  Development of Study and Goal Setting Skills.