Introduction:
Wakulla High School has been refining and revising its beliefs and mission statement for several years since the current School Improvement process has been in place from the state of Florida. Each year the students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents, and community members that make up the School Improvement Team revisit the beliefs and mission statement to see if it is reflective of Wakulla High School's philosophy.

The basis of this philosophy lies with the views generated from formal NSSE surveys results and less formal written responses to open-ended questions that give the School Improvement Team a rounded view of the school's stakeholders. In addition, the faculty and staff can voice their opinions about the focus of the beliefs and mission statement each year as the School Improvement Plan is shared in draft form before it is adopted.

Changes in the beliefs and mission statement are reflective of our ever-changing society. Involving over the years has been a focus on equipping our children with the technological skills they need to survive and succeed in this fast-paced world. Also, an increase in the motivation of students through actively engaging them has emerged, versus the lecture style of teaching that many of us grew up with and therefore modeled.

However, some core beliefs have remained unchanged over the years. The enduring mission of educators to instill a lifelong love of learning in their students comes to the forefront every year. In addition, Wakulla High School educators believe that it is our job to unlock the potential of every child.

Our Beliefs:

* All students have unique abilities and are capable of learning.
* Students are motivated and learn best when actively engaged in learning activities that are relevant to their daily lives and their future needs.
* Optimum learning takes place in a positive atmosphere of trust and harmony where students and all staff members are treated with respect and dignity.
* Reading is the cornerstone of education; therefore, it is our goal for every student to become an independent life-long reader for learning as well as for pleasure.
* Technology is a necessity and one of the major tools with which to improve student performance, in conjunction with a highly professional and motivated faculty and staff.

The mission of Wakulla High School is to provide an educational program in a safe environment that contributes to the development of each student emotionally, academically, and physically in order for him or her to successfully function in our continually changing, diverse society. Our vision is that 100% of our students will graduate from Wakulla High School with not just a diploma, but also with the technical knowledge, the academic skills, and the personal qualities needed for the future.