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South Windsor Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate

Portrait of a Graduate

The South Windsor Public Schools promote an engaging and dynamic culture of learning that prepares students to achieve their own individual excellence. Within an emotionally safe environment, educators will foster students' academic, social and personal growth. Our students will demonstrate critical and creative thinking, self-direction, collaboration, adaptability, kindness, compassion and civic responsibility. The SWPS graduate will possess a learner's mindset, exhibit resilience and social consciousness and be empowered to participate in an ever-changing global society.

Engaged

Engaged

Engaged learners act on their intrinsic curiosity, explore their passions, and act with a sense of purpose. They ask “How does this work?” “What can I do with this?” and “How can I make this better?”

Empowered

Empowered

Empowered people apply their knowledge and skills as active members of their community. They take on meaningful causes, and strive to make a positive impact.

Resilient

Resilient

Individuals who practice resilience have an “I-can-do-it” attitude that allows them to persevere through challenging and ever-changing circumstances.

Socially Conscious

Socially Conscious

Socially conscious citizens are aware of the needs of others and take action as members of local, national, and global communities.

South Windsor Public Schools Vision Statement: The South Windsor Public Schools promote an engaging and dynamic culture of learning that prepares students to achieve their own individual excellence. Within an emotionally safe environment, educators will foster student's academic, social, and personal growth. Our students will demonstrate critical and creative thinking, self-direction, collaboration, adaptability, kindness, compassion and civic responsibility. The SWPS graduate will possess a learner's mindset, exhibit resilience and social consciousness and be empowered to participate in an ever-changing global society.

South Windsor Public Schools Vision Statement

The SWPS promote an engaging and dynamic culture of learning that prepares students to achieve their own individual excellence. Within an emotionally safe environment, educators will foster student's academic, social, and personal growth. Our students will demonstrate critical and creative thinking, self-direction, collaboration, adaptability, kindness, compassion and civic responsibility. The SWPS graduate will possess a learner's mindset, exhibit resilience and social consciousness and be empowered to participate in an ever-changing global society.

South Windsor Public Schools Portrait of a Graduate

Portrait of a Graduate

The South Windsor Public Schools promote an engaging and dynamic culture of learning that prepares students to achieve their own individual excellence. Within an emotionally safe environment, educators will foster students' academic, social and personal growth. Our students will demonstrate critical and creative thinking, self-direction, collaboration, adaptability, kindness, compassion and civic responsibility. The SWPS graduate will possess a learner's mindset, exhibit resilience and social consciousness and be empowered to participate in an ever-changing global society.

Engaged

Engaged

Engaged learners act on their intrinsic curiosity, explore their passions, and act with a sense of purpose. They ask “How does this work?” “What can I do with this?” and “How can I make this better?”

Empowered

Empowered

Empowered people apply their knowledge and skills as active members of their community. They take on meaningful causes, and strive to make a positive impact.

Resilient

Resilient

Individuals who practice resilience have an “I-can-do-it” attitude that allows them to persevere through challenging and ever-changing circumstances.

Socially Conscious

Socially Conscious

Socially conscious citizens are aware of the needs of others and take action as members of local, national, and global communities.

South Windsor Public Schools Vision Statement: The South Windsor Public Schools promote an engaging and dynamic culture of learning that prepares students to achieve their own individual excellence. Within an emotionally safe environment, educators will foster student's academic, social, and personal growth. Our students will demonstrate critical and creative thinking, self-direction, collaboration, adaptability, kindness, compassion and civic responsibility. The SWPS graduate will possess a learner's mindset, exhibit resilience and social consciousness and be empowered to participate in an ever-changing global society.

South Windsor Public Schools Vision Statement

The SWPS promote an engaging and dynamic culture of learning that prepares students to achieve their own individual excellence. Within an emotionally safe environment, educators will foster student's academic, social, and personal growth. Our students will demonstrate critical and creative thinking, self-direction, collaboration, adaptability, kindness, compassion and civic responsibility. The SWPS graduate will possess a learner's mindset, exhibit resilience and social consciousness and be empowered to participate in an ever-changing global society.

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About Us

 

Since 1961, South Windsor High School (SWHS) has served students and families at the Nevers Road campus and most recently, with the addition of the SWHS Annex building. Prior to this date, the school operated for 25 years out of the current Board of Education building as Ellsworth Memorial High School. In a diverse community of nearly 27,000 citizens, SWHS is proud to provide a nurturing and engaging environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. It is our mission, in partnership with the families we serve, to ensure that all students experience a dynamic culture of learning that prepares them to achieve their own excellence.

At SWHS, we believe that all students should be afforded the opportunity to Dream, Achieve, and Inspire. To this end, our Portrait of a Graduate serves as the cornerstone of attributes that a South Windsor graduate will embody throughout their educational journey and beyond. In alignment with our inclusive and culturally diverse community, our school is committed to providing equity, access, and opportunity within all student experiences.

South Windsor High School offers a variety of comprehensive courses within a high-quality and rigorous educational experience that help prepare students for high school and beyond. In addition to the core curriculum, students engage in ongoing social and emotional learning (SEL), college and career readiness experiences, diversity, equity and access connections, multi-tiered systems of support, and specialized instruction that meet the needs of each individual student. Additionally, we are proud to offer over 90 clubs and organizations, 60 athletic teams, and many other offerings to ensure students feel ‘at home’ within our school community.

Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity empowers our students to reach their full potential and become compassionate, informed global citizens. Together, we strive to foster an emotionally safe and responsible school environment where students may move on and graduate, yet will always call us their home.

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Administration

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Principal

Joseph LeRoy

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Associate Principal

Tera Harlow

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Associate Principal

Lindsay McGinn

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Associate Principal

Jessica Serrano

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Associate Principal

Anselma Yarde

Vision Statement

The South Windsor Public Schools promote an engaging and dynamic culture of learning that prepares students to achieve their own individual excellence. Within an emotionally safe environment, educators will foster students’ academic, social and personal growth. Our students will demonstrate critical and creative thinking, self-direction, collaboration, adaptability, kindness, compassion and civic responsibility. The SWPS graduate will possess a learner’s mindset, exhibit resilience and social consciousness and be empowered to participate in an ever-changing global society.

–Adopted by the South Windsor Board of Education June 14, 2022

Engaging and Dynamic Learning Culture

Emotionally Safe Environment

Development of Critical and Creative Thinking

Global Citizenship and Social Responsibility