Mission

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

• multiple academic opportunities addressing different life styles
• on-going training to become responsible citizens
• a variety of extra-curricular activities

Beliefs

• 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.