DHS Core Values and Learner Expectations

Core Values

Duxbury High School provides a dynamic education that prepares students to meet, both individually and collaboratively, the challenges and opportunities of a global society. All students will pursue academic excellence, become active learners, and develop personal, social, and civic responsibility.

Beliefs About Learning

  • All students can learn.

  • Learning requires hard work and discipline.

  • Learning requires a safe and supportive environment.

  • Learning is most effective when meaningful connections are made.

  • Learning is best achieved through an active partnership between the school and the community.

Learning Expectations

Duxbury High School encourages a partnership among educators, students, families, and the community.  With the support of this partnership, Duxbury students will:

  • Read, write, and communicate effectively using a variety of Media

  • Acquire, apply, and integrate knowledge

  • Engage in creative, expressive, and innovative learning.

  • Work effectively, both independently and collaborative.

  • Demonstrate personal, social, and civic responsibility.