Nyack High School is a community, proud of its traditions and rich diversity.
We strive to meet the needs of all students and to prepare them for
a rapidly changing world. In a spirit of collaboration, we seek to
provide an environment that fosters scholastic excellence, cultural
appreciation, ethical behavior and democratic values. We value
individuality and the effort to realize full potential. We
encourage harmonious partnerships among students, staff, parents
and wider community.
Nyack High School aspires to create an environment that
cultivates love of learning and exposure to new ideas. This
philosophy, coupled with our proud traditions, will shape a
positive future.
Our
goals in the NYACK HIGH SCHOOL community are:
- to develop a
nurturing environment where achievement and continued
effort are acknowledged and
valued,
- to develop an
ability to think analytically, critically, and
creatively;
- to develop a
respect for self and others in an effort to foster responsible
ethical behavior that engenders
trust,
- to develop
student communication skills to meet the demands of our global
society,
- to develop and
value those skills and talents that lead to an appreciation for
aesthetics;
- to utilize the
richness of our diverse community as a source for our common
values,
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to foster the development of essential skills and attitudes for a
productive life in a competitive world,
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to provide a multicultural study of the past as a way of
understanding the present and preparing for the future,
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to develop an understanding of the interconnected,
interdisciplinary nature of learning and knowledge,
- to
develop responsibility through working independently and
cooperatively;
- to develop the
use of current technology in all areas of the
curriculum;
- to
develop lifelong habits that promote mental, emotional and physical
well-being - including productive use of leisure
time,
- to promote
good citizenship through ongoing involvement in local and global
issues;
- to
create a school community that provides a comfortable atmosphere to
encourage a sense of pride and unity.