Medical Lake High School {front of school}
PO Box 128
200 E. Barker Rd.
Medical Lake, WA 99022
Ph. (509) 565-3200
Fax (509) 565-3201
Attendance: (509) 565-3295
Counseling Office: (509) 565-3270
Business Hours: 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
School Hours: 8:10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Principal: John McSmith Vice Principal: Sylvia Campbell
Athletic Director: Chris Spring Security Officer: David Dobbins
VISION
As education becomes increasingly important in a complex and diverse world, Medical Lake High School provides quality education through continuous school improvement and efficient use of our human and financial resources. The following statements, MISSION, BELIEFS, and PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES outline Medical Lake High School’s vision of a quality education for all learners.
MISSION
Medical Lake High School challenges our students to achieve academic and personal growth, which will empower them to become life-long learners and contributing, responsible citizens.
BELIEFS
Beliefs drive the vision and mission of our school. The following beliefs are the foundation upon which educational decisions are made at Medical Lake High School:
· Develop Core Beliefs. What do we want MLHS students to be?
· Self motivated
· Independent
· Confident
· Problem solvers
· Risk takers
· Able to integrate (take parts and create a novel whole)
· Happy (atmosphere)
· Prepared
· Respectful (self, others, and property)
· Have a positive attitude
· Develop communication skills
· Lifelong learners
· Contributing, responsible citizens
· Caring (self, others) not apathetic
· Models of academic growth
· Organized
PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES
The Medical Lake High School graduate portrays:
respect
self-motivation
effective communication
and embraces life long learning
Skills and education needed for graduates to fill these roles:
Respect
Skills Needed: The ability and willingness to accept and value self, others, property, and ideas. The ability and willingness to work collaboratively.
Self-motivation
Skills Needed: The ability and willingness to problem solve, take risks, make appropriate decisions, and set goals.
Effective Communication
Skills Needed: The ability and willingness to listen, speak, read, and write responsibly in a variety of settings.
Embraces Life Long Learning
Skills Needed: Know how to learn. Ability to locate and use sources of knowledge.
