Our School

We love our Falcons! With a school population of just under 300 students, our small campus environment promotes a keen sense of unity. Through the variety of courses and programs we offer, we prepare students for a successful future.

Our Mission

Frazier Mountain High School’s mission is to develop academically prepared, lifelong learners who can take advantage of post-secondary opportunities with competent life and career skills, accept responsibility for their actions, and understand their role as a productive citizen in a democratic society through the teachings of a highly qualified staff in a secure and supportive environment.

Effective Communication

We expect our students to communicate effectively by:

• writing to a variety of audiences and various genres;
• speaking formally and informally, using gestures and intonation appropriately;
• utilizing listening skills for the purpose of understanding information and different points of view;
• expressing ideas clearly;
• having a basic foundation to communicate in a foreign language; and
• developing the ability to present a logical and convincing argument.

Critical Thinking

We expect our students to think critically by:

• appropriately judging the strength of an issue or argument with respect to the authority of its foundations and its basic use of logic;
• reading various genres and distinguishing between non-fiction and fiction;
• discerning between fact and opinion;
• maintaining objectivity and gathering additional information when needed;
• applying problem-solving skills to real-life situations; and
• understanding and applying the scientific method.

Art Appreciation

We expect our students to develop an appreciation of creative art in its many forms and genres by:

• using a creative process as a means for self-expression;
• recognizing its value and influence on society; and
• participating in activities and performances.

Workplace Readiness

We expect our students to demonstrate readiness for the workplace by:

• investigating a desired career and writing a preparation plan, including a resume and portfolio;
• exhibiting habits of punctuality, participation, personal responsibility, and work ethic; and
• acting as a positive, cooperative, and responsible team member.

Technology

We expect our students to use technology effectively as a tool by:

• collecting and organizing information;
• communicating and staying informed;
• presenting information in various formats;
• analyzing numerical data; and
• evaluating the credibility and bias of sources.

Responsible Citizens

We expect our students to be responsible citizens of the local, national, and global community by:

• having an awareness of economic, social, and political issues;
• demonstrating tolerance, sensitivity, and understanding of cultural differences;
• recognizing a society’s legal, ethical, and moral framework;
• preparing to vote, voting, and actively participating in social issues; and
• applying lessons learned from history.

Active and Healthy Life

We expect our students to continue an active, healthy life by:

• learning and practicing the skills necessary to participate in many different forms of physical activity;
• recognizing the value of physical fitness as it pertains to the prevention of disease; and
• understanding the human body systems, how they function, and what is required for lifelong health.