In keeping with Laurel High School's philosophy, we encourage students to:

1. actively participate in their educational experience.
2. have something they are interested in doing all of the time they are here.
3. feel safe and supported in a positive learning environment.
4. contribute to a sense of community and ownership within the school.
5. participate in volunteer activity in the community to promote a sense of social responsibility and social justice.
6. develop a strong sense of ethical awareness and personal integrity.
7. develop a sense of environmental responsibility.
8. achieve a reasonable level of proficiency in academic, interpersonal and practical skills, advancing and exploring academic, artistic and/or vocational interests, each at his/her own pace.
9. develop and maintain physical, mental and emotional health and well-being.
10. prepare for their career choices by making progress toward graduation with goals for college and/or a vocation.

How Our Goals Are Achieved

1. Students' interests and goals are met through their involvement in curriculum development and requests for particular classes. Class schedules are flexible and a wide variety of academic, creative and vocational classes are offered.
2. The staff and students demonstrate mutual respect toward one another through their actions and verbal/nonverbal communication.
3. During classroom discussions, students acknowledge the rights of others, including those with whom they disagree, to express their views or opinions.
4. Students participate in school guideline/policy development and decision making via input submitted at school meetings and/or to an elected student representative to the Board of Directors.
5. Students participate in community volunteer work to foster a sense of social responsibility.
6. Physical, mental and emotional healh and well-being are promoted via physical activities (e.g., wilderness skills) and services such as mediation and counseling.
7. Students are encouraged to meet with persons/professionals who are actively engaged in the students' prospective career choices and to obtain information regarding career choices