Our Core Values, Beliefs, and Learning Expectations

Our theory of action is that MVRHS should develop the heart and the mind of all of its students. In order for students to be prepared for college, career and life, they need a strong academic background and a set of socio-emotional skills that make them adaptable, healthy, employable and happy. Our school strives to provide students with the classroom experience and school culture that promotes all of this.

Learning Expectations and classroom experiences

At MVRHS, we strive to create ​classroom experiences and assignments that promote the realization of the following ​learning expectations so that students will possess:

Critical thinking	Critically consume media/ sources/ data Integrate multiple points of view to land on an opinion/thesis Draw comparisons across multiple texts and disciplines Ask and seek answers to questions Be active readers and thinkers— be able to actively interact with the written word and determine meaning
Problem Solving	Observe and evaluate situations to define problems Frame questions, make predictions and design data/information collection and analysis strategies Identify patterns, trends and relationships that apply to solutions Generate a variety of solutions, build a case for a best response and critically evaluate the effectiveness of the response See opportunities, find resources and seek results Use information and technology to solve problems Persevere in challenging situations
Effective written and verbal communication	Demonstrate organized and purposeful communication in English and at least one other language Use evidence and logic appropriately in communication Adjust communication based on the audience Use a variety of modes of expression (spoken, written and visual and performing including the use of technology to create and share the expressions)

Socio-emotional skills and school culture

At MVRHS, we ask that staff and students adhere to our ​common values​. These values guide our interactions and our expectations of one another. These values also underpin our decisions in how we allocate our resources and time at our school.

	As a student, I will:
Resilience	Be willing to accept and learn from disappointment Manage and learn from discomfort Stretch myself Believe that success is under my control Practice the skill of moving forward and maintaining optimism Self-advocate
Accountability	Proactively, independently get my work done Be present, be engaged, be on time Manage myself – I won’t make it the adult’s responsibility Maintain integrity – academic and personal Accept consequences when I make poor choices – don’t blame others Step up and manage situations, even if I am not the cause – I will play a leadership role in resolving it
Compassion	Avoid behavior that disrespects or devalues others Respond to things that hurt others Support other community members Actively help others and contribute to the community
Curiosity	Figure out what type of learning excites me, keeps me engaged, and makes me happy to wake up in the morning Try new things – I may love it Pursue interests and passions until I am satisfied – not just to receive a grade or reward Discover how my interests and hobbies can translate into the world of High School, life and work
Community	Recognize the benefits of being part of a community and take responsibility for my own impact on others Recognize the rights of others and the common good Thoughtfully build understanding by obtaining information and engaging with diverse perspectives Understand, accept, and value diversity