Ridge View High School , an active partner with its growing and diverse community, guarantees each student the opportunity to achieve excellence in academic knowledge, critical and creative thinking skills, and personal management resulting in life-long learning and responsible citizenship.

Belief Statements

Because Ridge View High School respects the diversity of its student body and recognizes the potential of each student we adhere to the following values and beliefs:

 

1. Belief that student learning is the primary purpose of the school;

2. Belief that intelligence increases with effort and is not permanently fixed; Students, therefore, should be challenged to achieve at the highest possible levels through active involvement in the educational process;

3. Belief in the necessity of providing quality, standards-based instruction, resources and support services to facilitate the intellectual and personal development of our students;

4. Belief that respect for diversity within an increasingly global society promotes understanding among individuals;

5. Belief that the total community should contribute to the creation of a positive and caring learning environment;

6. Belief in the value of helping students clarify their life-long goals, develop interpersonal skills, and become engaged in life-long learning as responsible, productive citizens;

7. Belief that the educational program that we offer should integrate ethics, problem solving creative expression and critical thinking;

8. Belief that the educational program should include research, information, and technology literacy within all curricula;

9. Belief that all students are unique persons with various proficiencies, learning styles, and needs;

10. Belief in the importance of providing a safe working and learning environment that encourages an open exchange of ideas, respect and courtesy toward others.

Operating Principles