Mission and Beliefs

Mission

Within a safe environment, our mission is to enable all students a smooth transition to the high school by providing:

All students can learn.
A safe learning environment is critical.
The junior high experience is a transition period for students from being dependent learners to independent learners, both socially and academically.
MHJH holds all students accountable academically and behaviorally by enforcing student guidelines in the agenda.
Based on student's learning styles and developmental maturity, curriculum must be flexible and presented in a variety of ways to accommodate varying needs.
Connecting the curriculum to life beyond the classroom is important.
High expectations challenge students to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills.
A variety of electives is necessary to stimulate interests and creativity.
Performance reflects learning, a continuous process taking place in the home, community and school.
Understanding individual differences enhances character through instruction, training, study and experience.
The emotional and personal well-being of a student greatly affects his/her ability to learn.
Open communication among all members of the community enhances learning.
Students and staff members need to take an active role in the community.