Waterford High School is a progressive, contemporary, public high school that offers each of its students a safe and rigorous secondary experience. Core and elective courses provide a full complement of academic experiences. Exceptional fine arts, music, and athletic programs are available to all of our students.
At Waterford High School the development of well - rounded young men and women who will be contributing members in our democratic society is our charge. Respect, compassion, and integrity are at the core of all we do.
Waterford High School prides itself in being a nationally recognized service learning school and a New England Association of Schools and Colleges accredited institution.
Mission Statement:
Our students will use their academic and social skills to seek and generate information that enables them to be contributing members of, and problem solvers in, our democratic society (#12).
The Waterford community will provide students the opportunity to:
Read, write, speak and think critically (#1,2,4)
Analyze challenging problems (#3,4,5,6)
Apply skills in life practice (#11)
Find success in both collaborative and individualized experiences (#10)
Engage in a school culture that adheres to responsible standards of behavior, fosters acceptance and honors diversity (#7,8,9)
We, as the faculty at Waterford High School, will continuously improve student learning by:
Engaging in ongoing professional development and collaboration
Developing and administering common assessments
Evaluating student work
Analyzing student performance data
Implementing strategies to improve individual student success
