The South Portland High School community believes that all students are able to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for post-secondary education, career, and citizenship. Toward that goal, every student will graduate as a capable learner who is able to think critically and produce quality work.

Students will demonstrate their critical thought, knowledge, and skills through:

• Writing

• Reading

• Research

• Performance or Product

Members of the SPHS community will practice:

• Appreciation of diversity in school and community

• Contributing to their community through initiative, cooperation, and leadership

• Respect for self, others, ideas, property, and the environment

• Integrity

• Perseverance