The purpose of Essex High School is to educate and develop the abilities of students to function and perform in our community and tomorrow’s world by providing opportunities that will maximize learning.

Academic Expectations for Student Learning

• Students will write effectively for a variety of purposes.
• Students will apply technology to solve problems and to complete tasks.
• Students will read critically and for understanding.
• Students will apply abstract, creative and logical reasoning.
• Students will recognize problems and use effective strategies to solve them.
• Students will communicate efficiently through a variety of expressions.

Social and Civic Expectations

• Students will develop a sense of self-esteem.
• Students will demonstrate respect for self, for others and for their environments.
• Students will make healthy choices and responsible decisions for the well-being of themselves and for others.
• Students will demonstrate the skills needed to thrive in their future careers.
• Students will participate in democratic processes.