At Medford High School, caring educators serve as role models and encourage and assist all students to reach their potential as learners.

To fulfill that mission, the school creates a climate in which parents, teachers, administrators and staff not only set high expectations for students, but also offer them considerable motivation and support.

Medford High School is a community of lifelong learners who respect diversity and are actively involved in the life of the school, which offers physical safety and emotional security.

As a result, graduates of Medford High School become responsible citizens and contributors to their community, their nation and a global society.

21st Century Learning Expectations

• Become self-directed learners.
• Communicate effectively.
• Apply problem-solving skills and critical and creative thinking.
• Use technology appropriately as a tool for learning, collaboration, presentation, research, and design.
• Act with integrity, respect and responsibility toward themselves, others, and the environment.
• Exhibit flexibility and adaptability.
• Collaborate in diverse groups to share knowledge, build consensus, and achieve goals.
• Practice leadership in and service to their community.
• Become contributing citizens in a global society.

School-wide Rubrics

• Civic and Social
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Self-directed
• Technology
• Communications
• Problem Solving and Critical Thinking