Gorham Middle/High School students will be able to:

• Access information
• Be critical readers and viewers
• Work thought a well-thought-out process and produce a quality product
• Make effective oral presentations
• Express ideas in clear, concise, and coherent writing
• Work cooperatively
• Behave in ethically and morally appropriate ways
• Understand the self-discipline of the work ethic
• Consider and explore career opportunities
• Be creative self-starters
• Be excited about life and setting goals for life-long learning

School Expectations

Gorham Middle/High School will:

• Provide the opportunity for all learners to develop their divergent skills and interests, so that they make take their places in society as productive citizens
• Celebrate successes of students
• Be proactive in communicating with parents and the community
• Create a school atmosphere which stimulates and allows for the growth of all students
• Teach the importance of community and place
• Promote and atmosphere of tolerance and mutual respect
• Teach students that there are rewards for positive contributions and appropriate consequences for improper actions
• Employ and support a diverse, competent, and professional staff, dedicated to high student achievement

Engage in continuous reflection upon and evaluations of the mission and performance of the school