Mission and Principles

Our Mission

The mission of ARISE High School is to empower students with the skills and knowledge to pursue higher education and become leaders in the world. ARISE High School will also provide an environment for training educators to become leaders in secondary school reform.

 Habits of Mind and Heart

The Habit of Collaboration
Accepting and giving assistance; working with diverse groups of people
The Habit of Perseverance
Seeing things through and staying in there even in the face of adversity
The Habit of Exploration & Innovation
Seeking and being open to new experiences and ideas; taking risks and meeting challenges
The Habit of Leadership & Integrity
Taking initiative in the service of the common good; doing the right thing even when no one is looking; acting ethically, with honesty and compassion for others
The Habit of Convention
Meeting accepted standards in any academic area in order to be understood and to understand others; adhering to appropriate guidelines for the different environments one is in such as school, internship sites, etc.
The Habit of Perspectives & Evidence
Addressing questions from multiple viewpoints and using a variety of ways to solve problems and bringing together relevant information, judging the credibility of sources, finding out for one’s self
The Habit of Connections
Looking for patterns and for ways in which things fit together in order to bring together diverse material and form solutions