The Department of Defense Education Activity provides, in military communities worldwide, exemplary educational programs that inspire and prepare all students for success in a global
environment.

The Seoul American High School community provides positive educational experiences that prepare students to become responsible and productive citizens in a constantly changing global society.

I am committed to providing a developmentally responsive school environment in which all students are encouraged to seek knowledge and develop the skills and passion to become life-long learners. My vision for every student is to see him or her:

• Held to high standards.
• Given multiple opportunities to succeed.
• Have an equal opportunity to excel and achieve.
• Given strategies for evaluating and discriminating information from a variety of sources.

In order for students to be successful and excel, I am dedicated to providing the following learning environment for all students:

I will maintain a safe, leaning environment that allows students to:

• Take academic and personal risks that increase individual growth
• Experience a curriculum that is challenging, integrative, and exploratory
• Explore and discover in an information rich classroom that supports integrating technology into the curriculum.

Student Effort plays a vital role in the creation of a positive classroom environment.

A strong effort will help you maintain a positive attitude and it plays a significant role in attaining success. Remember the following equation about the role of effort: