The primary goal of the
American public education system is to succeed
in producing self- respecting young adults
prepared to live productively within the
framework of a democratic society. To this aim,
the life and work of the school is dedicated.
The Terrebonne High School
faculty believes that public schools have the
responsibility of teaching all the children of
all the people and that students should be
encouraged to recognize, develop and utilize
their abilities, special gifts and talents in
reaching their educational goals.
For the college- or
university-bound students, high school must be
preparatory. Academic standards must be kept
high, and the students must necessarily meet
these standards in order that they will be able
to perform independently the tasks required of
them for successful completion of their higher
education.
Since the formal education
of many students will terminate with high
school, they must be equipped with knowledge,
skills, attitudes, and ideals which will enable
them to accept the responsibilities of personal
living and participate effectively as citizens
and workers.
Therefore, in order to
provide more meaningful preparation for the
student, he should have a definite part in
determining the content and activities which
constitute his school experiences. His own
initiative, under the direction of professional
personnel, should be the basis for activity.
The curriculum should
provide a variety of subject matter consistent
with student and community needs using guided
differentiation. The school's training should
provide a high regard for democracy with
emphasis on self-discipline and an intellectual
appreciation of democratic institutions. It
should , at the same time, prepare the
individual for complete living; so that he may
be useful, productive, and happy.
Objectives of T.H.S.
The school attempts
objectives that are deemed consistent with the
statement of the philosophy and the goals of
this school.
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To provide quality education for all children.
- To
develop in students wholesome attitudes and
ethical values.
- To generate
self-respect, respect of the right of the
individual, and respect for authority.
- To develop vocational
competency and economic efficiency.
- To provide
college-preparatory experiences for students who
will seek higher education.
- To develop good
physical, mental, and emotional health in order
to encourage healthy human relationships.
- To
identify the democratic life style and the civic
responsibility it demands.
- To generate learning
experiences which will encourage recreational
and avocational interests to better prepare the
student for total living.
- To develop in students
an awareness and appreciation of cultural and
aesthetic values.
- To
promote the development of the individual for
personal and social living as a participating
member of a democratic society.
- To
study the needs of the future to better provide
for the educational needs of the community.
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