YERINGTON HIGH SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT

Preparing All Students For Success

YERINGTON HIGH SCHOOL VISION STATEMENTS

We envision Yerington High School as a learning community where:

The environment validates and embraces diversity.
Communication and recognition create a positive culture that celebrates learning.
Students graduate with a variety of skills that allow them to be productive members of society.
The responsibility for school success is shared equally by our students, parents, staff, and communities.

YERINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BELIEF STATEMENTS

1. Learning is a lifelong process.
2. The entire community should share the responsibility for student success and character development.
3. The respect for individual and cultural diversity enriches and strengthens our community.
4. Common goals provide clear direction.
5. Students learn best in a safe, orderly and supportive environment.
6. Teachers should use a variety of instructional methods with clear expectations.
7. A good work ethic is essential to success.
8. Students should be encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that promote cooperation.
9. Positive transitions in and out of high school are key elements of success.
10. Collaboration, collegiality and understanding are conducive to building a successful learning community.
11. An individual’s effort determines his/her success.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Lyon County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in any of its policies, procedures, or practices, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (pertaining to race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disability Act, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975.

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