Mission Statement and Philosophy

Mission Statement
Minuteman collaborates with parents, communities, and business leaders to serve a diverse student body with multiple learning styles. Through a challenging, integrated curriculum our students develop the academic, vocational, and technical skills necessary to be productive members of a global community. We value life-long learning that fosters personal and professional development in a safe and respectful environment.

Minuteman is committed to preparing all students for success.

Philosophy
Career and Vocational/Technical Education is responsive to the economic needs of the workplace and the individual. By being engaged with employers, business, and post-secondary institutions, the graduates of Minuteman will be better prepared to contribute to the strength of our nation and the quality of life for its citizens. Minuteman recognizes the attainment of skills needed in the global economy is best accomplished through understanding the unique learning styles that lead to performance and individual student success.

Goals

• Promote successful communication between teachers and parents.
• Ensure that Advisory Committees promote collaboration among parents, students, teachers, and industries.
• Employ highly trained instructors.
• Instructors will stay abreast of current developments in their respective fields.
• To promote learning, Minuteman will utilize a whole brain approach to class instruction through a variety of student-based teaching methods.
• Support student achievement through assessments and accommodations that reflect individual learning styles.
• Provide all learners with strong academic and vocational technical preparation.
• Use state-of-the-art equipment and cutting edge technologies.
• Focus programs on self-awareness, awareness of others, and interpersonal skills.
• Prepare to expect and welcome change in all career fields.
• Ensure students learn essential life lessons in the classroom, in extra-curricular activities, and in the community.
• Foster good citizenship by promoting respect, honesty, and pride in one's work.