Mission
The mission of Lithia Springs STEM High School is to EXPOSE students to a rigorous and innovative STEM education, to motivate students to demonstrate maximum EFFORT, to prepare students for a 21st century global workforce, and to instill critical thinking skills and respect for core values by raising EXPECTATIONS and EMPOWERING students for lifelong success.
Statements of Purpose
We Believe
The mission of Lithia Springs STEM High School is to EXPOSE students to a rigorous and innovative STEM education, to motivate students to demonstrate maximum EFFORT, to prepare students for a 21st century global workforce, and to instill critical thinking skills and respect for core values by raising EXPECTATIONS and EMPOWERING students for lifelong success.
Statements of Purpose
- To provide a complete educational foundation based on proven methods of instruction, rich and challenging content, engaged learning, authentic connections, and the use of technology.
- To help students develop strong interpersonal, communication, research, and technical skills necessary to compete in an ever changing global society.
- To have and communicate high academic, social, and ethical expectations for all students.
- To foster mastery of both knowledge and skills utilizing all available resources (i.e. field experiences, lab experiments, class trips) to ensure all students receive individual attention and achieve academic excellence.
- To inspire and motivate underserved students to pursue STEM education and careers.
- To inspire our community through recognition of the achievements of underrepresented minorities and other role models in STEM
- To collaborate and cooperate nationally within the STEM community
- To build partnerships with community stakeholders which will strengthen our program and enhance the lives of our students.
We Believe
- Parents are the first and primary teachers. They are responsible for their children's basic needs and values.
- Schools provide a safe, positive, organized setting with clearly defined behavior expectations.
- Effective character education enhances the academic program.
- Knowledge and application of current technology prepares students for tomorrow's world.
- When school climate is safe, and content is highly challenging, accelerated learning takes place.