Norwich Technical High School Core Values, Beliefs, and Learning Expectations 

MISSION STATEMENT 

To provide a positive and rigorous learning environment that ensures academic success and career technical education mastery, while promoting enthusiasm for lifelong learning. 

CORE VALUES 

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Professionalism 

Respect 

Opportunity 

Understanding 

Determination 

BELIEFS ABOUT LEARNING 

  • Norwich Technical High School is committed to providing a safe climate that fosters the growth and development of all individuals. 
  • All students have the potential to achieve, given a variety of learning styles and needs. 
  • The staff is dedicated to implementing challenging academic and trade curricula with state of the art technology, equipping students with the necessary skills for achievement. 
  • The school community promotes the development of soft skills required for future achievement in education, employment and life. 

LEARNING EXPECTATIONS 

Academic & Career 

Students will be able to: 

  • Demonstrate appropriate workplace and academic conduct and communication. ● Make effective use of content knowledge, to think critically, to solve problems both individually and collaboratively. 
  • Use state of the art facilities and technologies to offer a wide range of career technical, core academic and elective courses which address both educational requirements and personal interests. 
  • Obtain specific career cluster occupational competencies, based on current industry standards, technology and practices. 
  • Transition from school to career pathways: including postsecondary education, apprenticeship, immediate employment and the military. 

Social & Civic 

Students, Faculty & Staff will be able to: 

  • Provide a safe, positive learning environment that reinforces the value of relationships, community, camaraderie, mutual support and respect. 
  • Foster self awareness and empathy for the views of others to promote social discourse and citizenship. 
  • Participate in programs and courses that respect, value, and provide learning opportunities from diverse perspectives, cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. 
  • Develop the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences as emerging global citizens.