About Our School

Welcome to Salem High School

The Salem High School community is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence, democratic ideals, and reputable character as we learn in a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative environment.

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Our Mission:

The Salem High School community is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence, democratic ideals, and reputable character as we learn in a dynamic, diverse, and collaborative environment.

Our Beliefs:

• All students can learn, and student learning is the primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of the school.
• Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Teachers, administrators, parents, students, and the community share the responsibility for advancing student learning.
• The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative to enable students to become self-directed, life-long learners who take risks in an effort to adapt to and create change.
• A safe and orderly environment promotes student learning.
• A student’s confidence is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.
• Awareness of cultural diversity can increase students’ understanding of different peoples and cultures.
• Student-centered strategies and alternative assessments should be provided to accommodate individual needs and learning styles.
• Students need to demonstrate an understanding of essential knowledge and skills as well as to be actively involved in critical thinking and producing quality work.
• Teachers should provide opportunities for students to learn to function in different roles within a group.