MISSION STATEMENT
The staff of Col. Zadok Magruder High School, a large public high school with deeply embedded traditions as = well as a focus on the future, works together with our diverse students and their families to create a positive learning environment accessible to all studen= ts, where integrity and a sense of community are paramount. Through meaningful co-curricular activities, equitable support systems, and rigorous instructi= on, we promote the development of literate, responsible, well-rounded members of society.
As part of Montgomery County Public Schools, we are gu= ided by the following core values:
· = ; Every child can learn and succeed.
· = ; The pursuit of excellence is fundamental and unending.
· = ; An ethical school system requires fair treatment, honesty, openness, integrity, and respect.
· = ; A high-quality school system strives to be responsive and accountable to the customer.
In addition, the staff of Magruder High School operate= s on the following beliefs:
· = ; Learning is optimal when the school environm= ent is physically safe, academically challenging, and individually caring.
· = ; Children learn at different rates and in different ways.
· = ; Teachers must be passionate about their vocation, their subjects, and working with students.
· = ; Students must assume responsibility for and = take an active role in their own learning.
· = ; Education is the shared responsibility of the institution, the family, the community, and the student.
· = ; Cooperation among students and a partnership among teachers, students, and families are necessary to enhance the learning process.
· = ; Effective education develops the whole person—intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically.
· = ; Learning how to learn provides the necessary framework for academic success throughout a student’s academic and professional life.
MAGRUDER HI= GH SCHOOL — CONNECT, ACHIEVE, EXCEL!