{"id":48825,"date":"2019-03-08T11:05:27","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T16:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/?page_id=48825"},"modified":"2025-02-28T15:47:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T20:47:51","slug":"mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fhps.net\/district\/mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The District&#8217;s Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles were established by Dr. Michael Washburn, FHPS Superintendent, and the FHPS Board of Education during Washburn&#8217;s 21-year tenure as school superintendent. Dr. Washburn served as superintendent from 1985-2006.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"district-thin-rounded-leaf-heading\">Mission<\/h2>\n<p>In partnership with our community, Forest Hills Public Schools will provide all learners with opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to build meaningful and productive lives.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"district-thin-rounded-leaf-heading\">Vision<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 24px; text-align: center;\"><em>All learners achieving individual potential<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"district-thin-rounded-leaf-heading\">Guiding Principles<\/h2>\n<p>We believe Forest Hills Public Schools is a learning organization, built upon integrity, and to this end:<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbd1d9;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e5ebf3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3>We are committed to the principle of <strong>Caring<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n<p>We believe in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>maintaining a family atmosphere<\/li>\n<li>supporting each other<\/li>\n<li>being warm, sincere and genuine<\/li>\n<li>accepting and including everyone<\/li>\n<li>confronting the tough issues<\/li>\n<li>keeping each other safe and secure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbd1d9;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e5ebf3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3>We are committed to the principle of <strong>Collaboration.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We believe in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>solving problems together<\/li>\n<li>working toward win\/win<\/li>\n<li>building partnerships<\/li>\n<li>sharing best practices<\/li>\n<li>volunteering<\/li>\n<li>being generous<\/li>\n<li>engaging parents as full partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbd1d9;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e5ebf3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3>We are committed to the principle of <strong>Open Communication.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We believe in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>listening<\/li>\n<li>sharing<\/li>\n<li>promoting trust<\/li>\n<li>building community through dialogue<\/li>\n<li>encouraging participation from all<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbd1d9;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e5ebf3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3>We are committed to the principle of <strong>Diversity and Inclusiveness.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We believe in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>helping students value their unique talents and gifts<\/li>\n<li>knowing, understanding and appreciating each other<\/li>\n<li>valuing individual differences<\/li>\n<li>celebrating our heritage<\/li>\n<li>healing racism<\/li>\n<li>embracing differences to enrich, strengthen, and connect our community<\/li>\n<li>striving for equity<\/li>\n<li>considering all viewpoints to arrive at better decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbd1d9;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e5ebf3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3>We are committed to the principle of <strong>High Expectations.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We believe in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>expecting all children to learn<\/li>\n<li>requiring all to give their best<\/li>\n<li>providing opportunities for all to contribute<\/li>\n<li>assuming parents want what\u2019s best for their child<\/li>\n<li>maintaining high academic standards<\/li>\n<li>offering challenging opportunities<\/li>\n<li>helping students make healthy choices<\/li>\n<li>contributing to the development of good character<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbd1d9;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e5ebf3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3>We are committed to the principle of <strong>Learning.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We believe in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>learning for its own sake<\/li>\n<li>offering a range of educational opportunities<\/li>\n<li>providing diverse experiences<\/li>\n<li>individualizing learning programs<\/li>\n<li>accommodating multiple intelligences and learning styles<\/li>\n<li>preparing students for lifelong learning<\/li>\n<li>providing quality resources<\/li>\n<li>accessing the world beyond our classrooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbd1d9;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e5ebf3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3>We are committed to the principle of <strong>Respect.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We believe in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fostering high regard for self and others<\/li>\n<li>modeling civility<\/li>\n<li>appreciating differences<\/li>\n<li>adhering to our code of conduct<\/li>\n<li>having zero tolerance for inappropriate behaviors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#cbd1d9;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#e5ebf3;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h3>We are committed to the principle of <strong>Trust.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We believe in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>being honest<\/li>\n<li>being consistent<\/li>\n<li>being loyal<\/li>\n<li>assuming others\u2019 intentions are good<\/li>\n<li>keeping promises<\/li>\n<li>demonstrating good 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