MCHS Mission Statement
Morris Community High School, where the goal is to provide each student the opportunity to achieve academically, personally, and socially to his/her fullest potential.
Academically
-Students will acquire content knowledge and continue to develop life skills.
-Students will develop and demonstrate competencies in electronic communication and other related technologies
Personally
-Students will improve communication skills in speaking, listening, and team building.
-Students will explore critical thinking skills to facilitate problem solving and adapting to change.
Socially
-Students will experience the importance of citizenship and work ethic through service and enhanced cultural awareness activities.
-Students will become aware of the relevance of learning and interdisciplinary connection to current events and individual situations.
Morris Community High School, where the goal is to provide each student the opportunity to achieve academically, personally, and socially to his/her fullest potential.
Academically
-Students will acquire content knowledge and continue to develop life skills.
-Students will develop and demonstrate competencies in electronic communication and other related technologies
Personally
-Students will improve communication skills in speaking, listening, and team building.
-Students will explore critical thinking skills to facilitate problem solving and adapting to change.
Socially
-Students will experience the importance of citizenship and work ethic through service and enhanced cultural awareness activities.
-Students will become aware of the relevance of learning and interdisciplinary connection to current events and individual situations.
Mr Anderson's Teaching Philosophy
It is my intention to help students develop critical thinking skills in the field of social studies through the use of not only direct instruction, but also constructivist cooperative learning techniques, and collaborative teaching methods. Prompt, specific, positive, and consistent feedback will be used in order to provide an intellectually safe environment, which is conducive to learning. Positive reinforcement techniques as well as appropriate extrinsic rewards will be incorporated into the day-to-day lesson plan in order to promote intrinsic motivation within the students. My teaching methods will help young people grow socially, morally, and intellectually by providing the opportunity for intellectual growth in order to discover their full potential as positive and capable members of society.
MCHS Social Studies Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Social Sciences Department of Morris Community High School to encourage the growth of citizenship and connect historical content to student's lives through the critical examination and interpretation of political, economic, geographic, social, and moral events, both past and present.
MCHS Homework Philosophy
MCHS believes in the value of purposeful homework used to help students develop independent work habits, and when used to offer students quality opportunities for positive practice, review, and mastery of the skills necessary to succeed. Students should attempt to develop positive study habits by working diligently, seeking help when needed, communicating with the teacher often, and learning to manage their own time effectively.