HPMS Philosophy Statement

Highland Park Middle School, with an unyielding commitment to excellence, is a partnership of educators, staff, students, parents, and community that strives to provide a superior educational experience and addresses the needs of the developing middle school student. Our school's success focuses on:

• enhancing intellectual abilities in all academic areas;
• challenging students to be creative, curious, high-level, and independent thinkers who are committed to the process of learning;
• developing a student's sense of integrity, responsibility, honesty, leadership, and service to community;
• embracing respect for all people and celebrating diversity in a global community;
  creating a safe learning environment that meets the needs of all students;
• promoting participation in the fine arts and extra-curricular activities; and
• providing a dedicated faculty and staff who will guide and prepare students for future academic challenges.