As a community of learners, in cooperation with stakeholders, our mission is:

To provide rigorous and relevant instruction in a safe environment to enable all

students to obtain a high school diploma as a foundation for post secondary success.

In Effingham County we believe:

• All students should graduate with the knowledge and skills necessary to attain their career goals.

• In high expectations for all.

• Data-informed decision making and research-based practices are keys to improved performance.

• Students learn best in a safe and well-maintained environment.

• In prompt and regular attendance.

• That continuous growth is a shared responsibility.

• In open stakeholder communication.

• In the power and the benefits of respectful, responsible choices.

• In maintaining qualified, positive, caring staff.

• That all people should be treated with dignity.

The district will equip students to compete in our global society as evidenced by ranking in the top 15% of districts in the State of Georgia.