Mission Statement

Wolcott High School

“Soar Stronger Together”

 

 

 

 

 

Engagement

Acceptance

InteGrity

ResponsibiLity

REspect

PerSeverance 

We believe: 

 

          All students should be engaged, challenged, and supported through meaningful and rigorous instruction that prepares them for their future. 

 

          All students and staff deserve a safe, accepting and respectful environment to learn and grow.

 

          Learning should be relevant and prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world.

 

          Intellectual risks should be encouraged and obstacles should be viewed as opportunities for developing a growth mindset. 

 

          Opportunities to collaborate will allow for improved instructional practices and outcomes. 

 

 

Wolcott High School actively and systematically teaches students to…

     

       Read, view, understand, communicate, and connect complex topics across multiple content areas and real-world experiences.
     

        Hypothesize, select strategies, execute formulas, and check work to solve problems.

 

        Understand how current events and historical concepts impact the past, present, and future.

 

        Demonstrate a desire to seek new knowledge and experiences.

 

Wolcott High School actively and systematically teaches students to . . . 

 

        Set personal goals and develop and implement strategies to achieve them.

 

        Be willing and capable of improving upon past performance.

 

        Persevere in the face of adversity and demonstrate flexibility to adapt to various challenges.

 

        Demonstrate creativity in problem solving to find solutions to challenges.  

 

Contributing Citizens 

Wolcott High School actively and systematically teaches students to . . . 

 

        Demonstrate empathy, acceptance, and a willingness to defend the rights of others.

 

        Engage in respectful disagreements or debates

 

        Use current technologies in ethical and effective ways

 

        Collaborate effectively with others

 

         Demonstrate a commitment to community service by seeking out ways to make a positive impact by helping others

 

         Demonstrate skills and competencies that reflect employability, independence, and responsible living.