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Mission Statement

The mission of Andover High School is to create  an environment in which every student has the opportunity to use his or her mind well to become personally responsible for his or her academic, social, and civic growth and physical well-being.
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Core Values
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Appreciation and Understanding of the Subject Matter
The Andover High School Community will have opportunities to explore and understand diverse subjects, which will foster an appreciation and passion for lifelong learning.
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Responsibility
As members of a community of learners, we will develop responsibility for promoting an environment of positive personal, social and academic growth.

Risk Taking
The Andover High School Community will be encouraged to take acceptable risks in which success or failure will not be used as a determination of self worth.
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Respect
The members of the Andover High School Community will respect themselves and other members of the school community and appreciate their differences.

Critical Thinking
. The Andover High School Community will be challenged and encouraged to think critically and to develop solid problem solving and decision making skills.
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Statement of Beliefs

Based upon our understanding of the nature of adolescents, we believe that our school…
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  1. Has high expectations for student and teacher success
  2. Fosters intellectual curiosity and creativity
  3. Provides all students with equal access to all educational opportunities
  4. Is a dynamic, exciting, motivating environment vital to the learning process
  5. Encourages and supports positive risk-taking
  6. Recognizes the tension between individual rights and the common good
  7. Encourages the free exchange of ideas

We also believe students…
 

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  1. Are challenged to reach their full potential
  2. Will develop critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills
  3. Will develop effective reading, writing, speaking skills
  4. Will develop mathematical skills
  5. Must learn "how to learn"
  6. And teachers are responsible for active participation in the learning process
  7. Must participate in healthy competition and effective teamwork

We also believe that the teachers…
  1. Engage students in active learning using a variety of teaching strategies and technologies
  2. Are flexible in addressing the individual needs of students
  3. Are mentors and role models
  4. Are caring, sensitive and nurturing
  5. Thrive in an atmosphere of collegiality

And that every person in the school community
  1. Deserves a safe environment for intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth
  2. Is entitled to respect
  3. Is responsible for his/her own actions and choices
  4. Will develop positive self-esteem
  5. Recognizes that diversity enriches the school culture
  6. Shares the responsibility for education (students, parents, educators and community).
  7. Recognizes excellence is worth the cost