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PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT OF WESTERN BOARD
OF EDUCATION
We respect the rights
and recognize the difference in individuals. We believe that everyone has
a place in society and it is our responsibility as a school to assist each
student to obtain understanding of himself and of other persons as it
relates to the individual’s integration into the community. This
understanding must be accompanied by a healthy respect for authority,
property, neighbors, and pride in one’s community and country for the
opportunities and responsibilities afforded.
We see the public schools as a further extension of our homes and other
community organizations for the development to our children and youth as
strong contributing citizens of our communities. Accordingly, we will do
our best, within the context of the varied preferences of a pluralistic
society, to respond positively to community mores and values for the
training of our youth.
We believe that an educational institution must challenge the student
intellectually.
We believe that an educational institution must help the student create a
positive self image.
We believe that an educational institution must enable the student to
develop morally.
We believe that an educational institution must enhance the physical
development of the student.
In summary, we believe that an educational institution provides
encouragement to each student to think critically and creatively as
inspired by the precept and example of school personnel, and to act
responsibly through observation and participation in examples of fair
play. By equipping the students with the fundamentals of learning, the
student is exposed to diverse knowledge in many areas in order that they
may formulate personal ideas and concepts to give purpose and direction to
life within the boundaries of today’s rapidly changing society.
THE WESTERN
GUARANTEE
We have worked hard to prepare our graduates for the future. So hard in
fact, that we offer this guarantee to employers:
If you hire a graduate of Western High School and find that he or she
lacks the basic
skills in reading, spelling, writing, or math needed to learn and perform
satisfactorily
on the job, we’ll take that graduate back!
If you’re not satisfied with one of our graduates, just call the
Superintendent,
Dr. William Coale, 517-841-8100. Our staff will contact the graduate and
offer additional free course work.
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