About Southwest Local School District
The District is comprised of:
William Henry Harrison High School: Grades 9-12
Harrison Junior School: Grades 6-8
Crosby Elementary: Grades K-5
Harrison Elementary: Grades K-5
Miami Whitewater Elementary: Grades K-5
Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center: Preschool
Our Mission:
"Academic and Social Growth for all students, every day!"
Our Motto:
"Excellence through Relationships"
Our Core Values:
Trust, Respect, Ownership and Leadership
We believe . . .
- Education needs to take a leadership role in improving society.
- In a working partnership among students, parents, staff and community that takes responsibility for learning and is committed to excellence in education.
- In providing the best possible learning environment by hiring, developing and retaining quality personnel.
- Quality education depends on appropriate educational resources.
- In our ever-changing society, students need experiences that include the basics and provide activities to develop problem solving, decision making and creative thinking skills.
- In maximizing students' potential, recognizing their differences and adapting the overall learning process to meet individuals' need.
- Education is a lifelong process that occurs both inside and outside the classroom.
- In promoting independent learning through discipline, motivation and high expectations
- In promoting and improving positive self-esteem.
- In teaching democratic principles that promote good character and citizenship.
- In providing activities/programs that help develop well-rounded students who can cope with everyday pressures.
- In instilling recognition of and respect for the rights, thoughts, feelings and contributions of others.
- In the continuous evaluation and revitalization of the educational system