The mission of Portsmouth High School is to be an ever-improving,
respectful community where all students are challenged as individuals to
develop intellectual curiosities and to use immense bodies of knowledge
proficiently as they learn to value the past, thrive in the present and prepare
for the future.
To summarize the essence of the mission statement:
It is our expectation that each Portsmouth High School graduate will
demonstrate the ability to:
1.2 Access and gather information through a variety of literature and factual prose, through writing that is appropriate to audience and purpose, through listening to instructors, peers and media and through using technology for research
1.3 Utilize print, audio and visual materials and human resources to access scientific information
1.4 Use a language other than English to gain awareness, understanding and appreciation of people and cultures
1.5 Create and perform music that reflects evidence of information gathered through media
1.6 Create art that reflects researching/ accessing and gathering information through reading and a variety of media
1.7 Utilize various sources to learn the essential ingredient of a personal fitness plan
1.8 Use the Internet efficiently for research purposes
2.2 Discern credible sources, interpret literature and evaluate arguments
2.3 Analyze scientific data quantitatively and qualitatively
2.4 Make comparisons based on insight into the nature of languages and culture
2.5 Critique performances both orally and through writing
2.6 Demonstrate evidence of analysis, synthesis and evaluation through the creative process
2.7 Design and create a product, service or system to meet an identified need
3.2 Communicate both independently and cooperatively to logically organize material
3.3 Utilize the Scientific Method proficiently
3.4 Use a language other than English to participate in the school community
3.5 Demonstrate practice techniques that will resolve musical problems alone or in ensembles
3.6 Create artwork that represents divergent problem-solving strategies
3.7 Demonstrate proper techniques and strategies, utilizing technology, for effective problem-solving
4.2 Write and speak for a variety of audiences and purposes
4.3 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principals of biological, earth and physical sciences through the use of a written lab report
4.4 Communicate in at least one language other than English
4.5 Utilize skills and knowledge to express the intent of the conductor, composer, performer and the music
4.6 Create artwork that expresses meaning, ideas, views and intentions
4.7 Demonstrate responsible social behavior in physically active settings
4.8 Effectively present and explain the process, planning and problem solving techniques used in the creation of a technology-based project
5.3 Apply scientific knowledge, skills, and values learned
5.4 Use a language other than English to connect to other disciplines and acquire information and knowledge
5.5 Perform, identify and describe music of diverse cultures and historical periods
5.6 Create artwork that reflects a synthesis with other content areas incorporating historical and cultural contexts
5.7 Formulate a plan to attain a goal, improve one’s health and prevent disease
5.8 Design and create a product, service or system to meet an identified need
2.1 Honors school policy regarding cheating
2.2 Submits work representative of their own words, ideas and other creative expressions
3.1 Attains the standards outlined in the World Cultures course
3.2 Exhibits sensitivity concerning age, gender, race, religion, national origin, color, sexual orientation and handicap
4.1 Interacts appropriately with all members of the school community
4.2 Contributes positively to the school community
4.3 Displays a strong sense of respect for self, others and property
5.1 Participates in career exploration activities
5.2 Completes personal goal-setting portfolio
5.3 Successfully completes Senior Project (all students 2008)
Last updated by Yu Tsz In on 9/7/06