NSHS Core Values and Beliefs
RESPECT
Respect throughout the entire school community is essential in order to foster positive relationships
and create an effective learning environment.
RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility is the foundation for success. As a community of learners, we are accountable to
ourselves and to each other. Be present, be prepared, and participate.
INTEGRITY
Integrity is the quality which gives meaning to education. As honest and morally principled learners, we
are prepared to make valuable contributions to society.
INCLUSION
Inclusion amongst students is essential to the development of a positive environment throughout the
North Smithfield School District. Inclusion encourages individuality in a collective and united
community
PERSEVERANCE
Nothing of value is accomplished without having to overcome challenges. The ability to persevere
through challenges will shape our academic, professional, and personal growth.
SELF-DIRECTION
Self-directed learners take an active role in their own academic and ethical development, both in and out
of the classroom. Self-directed learners take action by engaging in work that is both personally enriching
and beneficial to their community
Respect throughout the entire school community is essential in order to foster positive relationships
and create an effective learning environment.
RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility is the foundation for success. As a community of learners, we are accountable to
ourselves and to each other. Be present, be prepared, and participate.
INTEGRITY
Integrity is the quality which gives meaning to education. As honest and morally principled learners, we
are prepared to make valuable contributions to society.
INCLUSION
Inclusion amongst students is essential to the development of a positive environment throughout the
North Smithfield School District. Inclusion encourages individuality in a collective and united
community
PERSEVERANCE
Nothing of value is accomplished without having to overcome challenges. The ability to persevere
through challenges will shape our academic, professional, and personal growth.
SELF-DIRECTION
Self-directed learners take an active role in their own academic and ethical development, both in and out
of the classroom. Self-directed learners take action by engaging in work that is both personally enriching
and beneficial to their community
NSHS Beliefs About Learning
- At North Smithfield High School we ALL learn best when...
- we WORK HARD to complete MEANINGFUL tasks
- we TAKE RISKS and learn from our mistakes
- we APPLY what we learn
- we COLLABORATE meaningfully with others
- we REFLECT upon our work and ACT upon constructive feedback
- given FLEXIBILITY, SUPPORT, and PATIENCE
