Objectives

In endeavoring to fulfill the broad scope of responsibility stated in its philosophy, Lewisville High School seeks to provide for each student the following:

An environment for intellectual development and mental maturation...

to challenge students to think critically.
to emphasize reading, composition, and computation.
to provide all students with an education as nearly appropriate
to their individual abilities and needs as possible.
to expose students to possible career opportunities.
to provide materials, curricula, and facilities as needed.

An environment for social interaction...

to provide students with opportunities to grow both socially and culturally.
to instill in students the concept of self-worth and respect for self and others.
to stress the need and respect for authority.
to develop good citizenship principals.
to provide a cooperative relationship between students and teachers as they solve problems and discover knowledge.
to provide students with opportunities for development of leadership, participation and teamwork through co-curricular activities.
to work for cooperative relationships between the school and the community.
to broaden students' knowledge of community.
to provide experiences of cultural and aesthetic appreciation.

An environment for physical development...

An environment for social interaction... to develop an understanding for the importance of good health for a good life.
An environment for social interaction... to provide students with opportunities to participate in activities that promote physical fitness and an understanding of the importance of being physically fit.
An environment for social interaction... to encourage habits of personal hygiene and proper nutrition.
An environment for social interaction... to provide students with knowledge concerning the effects of substance abuse.

An environment which encourages and equips the faculty and staff to continue self-improvement by means of self-evaluation and continued study to meet the various wide-ranging and ever-changing needs of our students.

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