TERREBONNE HIGH SCHOOL
7318 Main St., Houma, LA 70360
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THE PHILOSOPHY
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Mission Statement
.............The primary goal of the American public education system is to succeed in producing self- respecting young adults prepared to live productively within the framework of a democratic society. To this aim, the life and work of the school is dedicated.
.............The Terrebonne High School faculty believes that public schools have the responsibility of teaching all the children of all the people and that students should be encouraged to recognize, develop and utilize their abilities, special gifts and talents in reaching their educational goals.
.............For the college- or university-bound students, high school must be preparatory. Academic standards must be kept high, and the students must necessarily meet these standards in order that they will be able to perform independently the tasks required of them for successful completion of their higher education.
.............Since the formal education of many students will terminate with high school, they must be equipped with knowledge, skills, attitudes, and ideals which will enable them to accept the responsibilities of personal living and participate effectively as citizens and workers.
.............Therefore, in order to provide more meaningful preparation for the student, he should have a definite part in determining the content and activities which constitute his school experiences. His own initiative, under the direction of professional personnel, should be the basis for activity.
.............The curriculum should provide a variety of subject matter consistent with student and community needs using guided differentiation. The school's training should provide a high regard for democracy with emphasis on self-discipline and an intellectual appreciation of democratic institutions. It should , at the same time, prepare the individual for complete living; so that he may be useful, productive, and happy.

Objectives of T.H.S.

The school attempts objectives that are deemed consistent with the statement of the philosophy and the goals of this school. 

•To provide quality education for all children.
•To develop in students wholesome attitudes and ethical values.
•To generate self-respect, respect of the right of the individual, and respect for authority.
•To develop vocational competency and economic efficiency.
•To provide college-preparatory experiences for students who will seek higher education.
•To develop good physical, mental, and emotional health in order to encourage healthy human relationships.
•To identify the democratic life style and the civic responsibility it demands.
•To generate learning experiences which will encourage recreational and avocational interests to better prepare the student for total living.
•To develop in students an awareness and appreciation of cultural and aesthetic values.
•To promote the development of the individual for personal and social living as a participating member of a democratic society.
•To study the needs of the future to better provide for the educational needs of the community.
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