Manteo High School is dedicated to academic excellence.
The mission of Manteo High School, in partnership with the parents and the community, is to prepare students for success in a changing world by providing a meaningful course of study along with opportunities to achieve excellence based on each students talents.
Our vision is that each student will have an opportunity to achieve excellence in accordance with his/her talents and, upon graduation, be prepared to function as a contributing member of society.
Our Beliefs:
All students can learn, achieve and succeed.
Students learn in different ways.
A safe and physically confortalbe environment promotes student learning.
A student's self-esteem is enhanced by postivie relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.
Students can learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.
Students learn to make appropriate decisions given a supportive and challenging learning environment.
Developmentally appropriate learning activities enhance learning at all levels.
Teachers, parents, students and the community share the responsibility for the support of the school's mission.
Cultural diversity increases student understanding of different peoples and cultures.
Challenging expectations increase individual student performance.
Exceptional students require special services and resources.
Heterogeneity enriches the teachiing and learning environment.
Students learn best when they have appropriate opportunities for success.
Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.
Instructional practices should incorporate learning activities that take into account differences in learning styles.