Taos High School will be a place that:

1. Values tradition, community, and celebrates its diversity;

2. Provides individual support for staff and students;

3. Challenges students in the classroom;

4. Has high academic standards for all students;

5. Communicates regularly with parents and seeks ways to involve them in the work of the high school;

6. Thrives on complexity and change, and is constantly learning;

7. Allows students and staff to feel free to learn from mistakes and feel safe to explore new ideas;

8. Has integrity;

9. Fosters courage, resiliency and hope;

10. Is safe;

11. Teaches and practices mutual respect; and

12. Has adequate staff and financial resources.