21st Century Learning Expectations
The mission of Westport Middle- High School is to educate all students to become 21st-century learners, to seek and value knowledge, and to emerge as productive citizens in a global community.
We Believe
- All students can learn
- Students learn best in a safe, supportive, and equitable environment
- Tolerance of individual differences and cooperative resolution of conflicts create a climate of respect
- Inquiry and collaboration help students actively engage in the curriculum
- Essential understanding is demonstrated through effective communication
- Personal responsibility for behavior and learning leads to success
- Collaboration among all stakeholders maximizes achievement
Expectations for Student Learning
Academic
- All students should acquire, integrate and apply enduring understandings
- Knowledge and skills.
- All students should read, write and communicate effectively.
- All students should use higher order thinking skills to solve complex problems.
- All students should use media and technology effectively.
- All students should study, research and work independently and collaboratively.
Social
- All students should demonstrate personal and social responsibility.
Civic
- All students should demonstrate civic responsibility.