Voorhees High School Philosophy of Education:
We believe that the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District should share responsibility with the home, the community, and the student for the educational process that leads to meaningful participation in the student’s academic, culture, economic, political, and social life. We believe that as a comprehensive high school we should continue to provide the flexible educational programs designed to meet the individual needs of the students in a changing society. We believe that the content, methods, and evaluation of the educational process should at all times be varied enough to meet the needs. We believe that the school should promote and encourage student activities, which aim to develop qualities of leadership, responsibility, and positive interpersonal relationships. We believe that the educational program should provide opportunities for the students to develop to their fullest potential.
Core Values/Beliefs:
We believe the role of the community is:
- To provide financial support
- To express community values, standards & pride.
- To participate in school activities
We believe our children learn best when:
- Their physical needs are met
- Their emotional needs are met
- Their intellectual needs are met & are realistically challenged
We believe the essential components of an excellent education are:
- All students are actively engaged in their own education supported by caring, competent professionals.
- Educating the whole child
- A supportive community that recognizes the value of parental & community involvement
We believe the role of the parent is:
- To accept the responsibility for the education of their children
- To provide stable, supportive & nurturing environment
- To be active & constructive & supportive e educators
- To be a positive role model
We believe the role of the students:
- To be responsible for their own learning by taking an active role
- To be a partner in their own education through self-advocacy
- To demonstrate respectful behavior
- To recognize their role in the community
We believe the role of the professional staff is:
- To keep all students actively engaged in their own education
- To educate the whole child
- To be a supportive community recognizing the value of parental and community involvement.
- To provide an environment that fosters a life-long love of learning.
- To provide rich content and an engaging learning climate
- To employ a variety of assessments to enhance instructional practice.
- To keep current in content area and in pedagogy
