Belief Statements

• Challenging expectations increase individual student performance.

• A safe and disciplined environment enhances learning and is the responsibility of the entire South Walton High School student body and staff.

• Students need to not only demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills but also need to be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.

• Teachers, administrators, family and the community share the responsibility for advancing individual student performance and promoting South Walton High School's mission.

• Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.

• Student learning is South Walton High School's chief priority.

• Assessments of student learning should provide students with a variety of opportunities to demonstrate achievement.

• Community service brings relevance to learning and develops students as good citizens.