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SEMHS Mission Statement

 

We believe in…

  • Preparing all students for postsecondary education and the workforce through a rigorous standards-based curriculum and a rich variety of academic and career programs, all supported by technology.
  • Guiding students toward challenging goals with support services that encompass academic, career, and social domains.
  • Empowering students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

 

Expected Schoolwide Learning results

 PRIOR TO AND UPON GRADUATION, SOUTH EL MONTE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

 

APPLY ACADEMIC SKILLS

  • Demonstrate mastery of the California Standards/Frameworks for all courses of study.
  • Meet state graduation requirements.
  • Demonstrate consistent yearly growth in all standardized testing.
  • Utilize reading, writing, critical thinking, problem solving, computation, and communication skills in real-world situations.
  • Exhibit readiness for postsecondary education, such as meeting a-g requirements.

UTILIZE TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL

  • Obtain computer literacy through technology core classes.
  • Use technology to complete assignments.
  • Access and critically evaluate information from the Internet.

SHOW RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY

  • Demonstrate acceptance and respect of individual and cultural differences.
  • Value his/her own cultural heritage.
  • Recognize the importance of bilingual skills.
  • Participate in school and community service.

APPLY CAREER READINESS SKILLS

  • Understand the process of goal setting and develop a personal plan for high school and beyond.
  • Research and select a career path based on his/her goals.
  • Complete Junior Career Research Project, Senior Project and Senior Portfolio.

DEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

  • Arrive at school and class on time.
  • Complete quality assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Exhibit a positive attitude.
  • Assume personal responsibility, make informed and ethical choices, and evaluate consequences.
  • Show respect for people and property.
  • Apply key concepts of teamwork.
  • Assume leadership roles and accept accountability.
  • Develop working relationships across gender and cultural groups.

STRIVE TO BE HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS

  • Meet state physical fitness requirements.
  • Acquire knowledge and awareness of good mental and physical health.
  • Recognize the benefits of proper nutrition and personal hygiene.
  • Identify the consequences of drug and alcohol use.