School Mission & Beliefs

School Mission Statement:

Highland Secondary School is a caring community, that instills a love of learning, values citizenship, and pursues excellence.

At Highland Secondary School we believe:

That school should teach knowledge, reinforce values, and develop citizenship to enable students to contribute to our global society.
That a good school is one that is inclusive, recognizes the individual needs of students, and provides a variety of authentic learning opportunities.
A successful student welcomes the challenge of learning.
An effective classroom is one in which all students feel safe, connected, engaged and challenged.
An effective teacher is one who inspires, motivates and adjusts practice to reflect the diverse needs of students.
An effective school is one that shares and works toward a common vision.
A quality instructional program offers a broad range of learning experiences relevant to students and teachers.