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Stakeholder Goals

East Mountain High School constituents (stakeholders) will demonstrate their support of and commitment to the school’s Vision and Mission. In addition:

Student Goals

The East Mountain High School student will:

  • Acquire the knowledge and become proficient in the skills needed to succeed in academic disciplines in accordance with state high school standards as well as in college preparatory expectations;
  • Develop essential life skills to become a self-directed, self-advocating, and self-reflective lifelong learner;
  • Act responsibly with integrity toward and respect for others
  • Demonstrate increased understanding and value for diversity;
  • Personally invest in the school, local, and global communities.

Faculty and Staff Goals

The East Mountain High School faculty and staff will:

  • Engage, challenge, and inspire each student to achieve excellence;
  • Partner with students and their families to help students achieve rigorous academic standards, personal goals, behavioral expectations, and understanding of and value for diversity;
  • Work individually and collaboratively to achieve the school’s vision, mission, and related goals;
  • Model personal, academic, and social lifelong learning skills by continually seeking to increase professional knowledge as well as improve instructional practices and student learning;
  • Provide a safe and supportive environment that encourages responsible risk-taking, fosters healthy psychological development, and teaches students how to learn from experiences.

Administration Goals

The East Mountain High School Administration will:

  • Assure that each student achieves at least one year of learning for each year that student attends the school;
  • Assure the execution and evaluation of the EMHS Governing Council Vision, Mission, Charter, and Strategic Plan;
  • Hire, mentor, lead, and inspire the EMHS staff to ensure students meet or exceed their goals, and,
  • Meet or exceed all state mandates for education;
  • Provide daily stability, safety, and predictability for the community.

Parents Goals

The East Mountain High School parents will:

  • Play an active role in the education of their student and understand the importance of their student becoming a responsible individual;
  • Expect that their student will be successful in school, challenged at times, and receive support in the attainment of their work;
  • Support school policies and programs that encourage attainment of student goals;
  • Participate in and support curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities through volunteering time and talent while working cooperatively with school staff;
  • Promote school organizations such as SPSO, Governing Council, the Foundation, and the Booster Club.

Foundation Goals

The East Mountain High School Foundation members will:

  • Promote the programs of East Mountain High School;
  • Raise funds to support the near and long-term financial stability of East Mountain High School;
  • Manage land and buildings in trust for the continued operation of East Mountain High School;
  • Partner with other constituencies to improve the programs and perception of East Mountain High School.

Community Goals

The East Mountain High School community members will:

  • Advocate for and act as partners with the school;
  • Expect and require that students be prepared for employment and leadership;
  • Establish strong, meaningful links through programs such as internships; mentorships, shadowing, service learning, sponsorships, and classroom programs;
  • Support and promote East Mountain High School programs and activities.

Governing Council Goals

The East Mountain High School Governing Council will:

  • In partnership with the Principal, approve, lead and oversee the realization of the EMHS Vision, Mission, Charter, and Strategic Plan.
  • Ensure the financial security of the school.
  • Ensure the campus, equipment and facilities – including those of other entities – meet the educational, safety and security needs of the school.
  • Adopt school policies that are lawful and provide appropriate direction for everyone involved with the school.
  • Evaluate the success of the Principal in meeting state, federal, and charter mandates.