Charlotte Amalie High School

Friday, May 18th, 2012

.........................PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME MESSAGE 2011-2012

Our mission is to educate and prepare students to become responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners who are able to function at optimal levels in institutions of higher learning, in careers, and in a global society.

Charlotte Amalie High School is guided by the belief that the purpose of education is to provide students with the framework of knowledge and skills necessary to understand, function and succeed in an ever-changing, technological, global society. We believe that this can best be accomplished by focusing on the intellectual, physical, emotional, moral, cultural, and social growth of each student. We aid in the development of each student by offering an extensive selection of academic, elective, special education, and career and technical courses providing equal educational opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, language, or ability.

Recognizing that students learn best in an atmosphere that is both physically and psychologically safe, we pledge to maintain a safe, secure and orderly environment, which affirms to students, parents, staff, and the community at large that the well being of our students is our highest priority. We are committed also to developing and consistently enforcing policies and practices, which foster respect, cooperation, self-discipline and the development of a positive self-image.

We recognize the value of support services, extracurricular programs, and community involvement as we prepare students for citizenship in world communities and for success in institutions of higher learning and the world of work. Students, parents, school personnel, and the community all have roles which impact directly on achievement levels of students. We believe that only with the input and commitment of these stakeholders can students reach their full potential and truly live up to our school's motto, "To Excel Always."

AT CHARLOTTE AMALIE HIGH SCHOOL, WE

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Gather, analyze, communicate, and use data to make sound decisions relative to curriculum, staff development, policies, programs, and activities.
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Offer instruction supported by research-based theories of how students learn, and based on best practices which increase student achievement.
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Provide students with opportunities to develop and demonstrate skills in problem solving and in creative and critical thinking.

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Offer varied curricula to support students' needs, interests and career choices.

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Provide a staff development program which supports and encourages continuous professional growth and improved student achievement.

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Provide consistently enforced policies which promote the highest academic and behavioral standards.

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Provide or support programs which instill in students positive character traits and which cultivate habits of responsibility, industry, leadership, and a lifelong, positive attitude toward learning.

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Promote a positive, supportive atmosphere in which parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and the community are partners in educating students.

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Engage students in curricular, co-curricular, extra-curricular, and community activities which foster good citizenship, personal fitness, sportsmanship, and the development of leadership skills.

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Provide students with academic, social, emotional, health, and career guidance and counseling.

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Provide students with cultural enrichment through exposure to excellence in the fine arts, sciences, and humanities.