The mission of Madison Southern High School is to be the most effective place for students to acquire the skills needed for success.

To achieve this mission our school must...		Upcoming School Events Parent Teacher Conferences  5:00 p.m. until 6:30 pm. Thursday, February 18 (Student Showcase) Tuesday, April 20
	Set high expectations.
	Offer individualized educational plans for all students (special needs, gifted, etc.)
	Provide differentiated instruction.
	Offer a diverse extra-curricular program.
	Provide a means to teach character and social responsibility.
	Embrace an attitude of teamwork.
	Make decisions that are in the interest of student achievement.
To achieve this mission the classroom teachers must be able to defend their position as the "most effective place for students to acquire the skills" by...
	Being an expert in their field.
	Effectively utilizing their Professional Growth Plan.
	Developing units of study that are aligned with core content and national standards.
	Delivering instruction that addresses individual student needs.
	Establishing measurable standards of achievement that reflect high expectations.
	Monitoring student achievement and reteaching.
	Monitoring achievement and adjusting teaching strategies to meet student needs
	Modeling mature behavior and being poistive role models
	Mentoring students.