Vernon High School Beliefs 1. Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning. 2. Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process. 3. A student’s self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff. 4. Students’ learning needs should be the primary focus of all decisions impacting the work of the school. 5. Students learn best when they have appropriate opportunities for success. 6. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs. 7. All students can learn. 8. A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning. 9. The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners. 10. Students need to apply their learning in meaningful contexts. Vernon High School Mission Statement The mission of Vernon High School is to INSPIRE all students to value learning, EMPOWER all students to live productive and satisfying lives and EDUCATE all students to the fullest level of their potential.