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Mission & Vision

Our Mission:
 

South Pasadena High School will engage students in meaningful individual and collaborative learning experiences, preparing them to succeed personally, professionally, and civically both within and beyond the classroom.
 
 
Our Vision:
 
South Pasadena High School students will develop academic, interpersonal, decision-making, and technological skills in order to make positive contributions as citizens in our diverse, ever-changing world. Staff, families, and the community will provide a supportive and inclusive environment in which students are empowered to become lifelong learners working toward the best version of themselves.
 
School Tenets:

South Pasadena High School students:

Think and produce in a variety of ways

  • think critically    
  • think creatively
  • solve problems
  • apply knowledge set and reach goals
  • work cooperatively
  • work individually
  • develop disciplined work habits
  • create quality work
 

Communicate effectively

  • Verbally 
  • Visually 
  • In written form 

Are resourceful 

  • Access, analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources
  • Use technology effectively & ethically to accomplish meaningful tasks 
  • Engage in reflective mindfulness strategies to promote a balanced well-being 

 

Are responsible and resilient 

  • Realize and accept the consequences of actions
  • Show respect for others, themselves, the community, and the world
  • Contribute to the community
  • Demonstrate integrity
  • Are lifelong learners
  • Are able to face setbacks with resilience