Pearl River High School believes that:

• Education is an investment in the future of our country and is the foundation for an informed democratic society;
• High standards of performance and continuous improvement are essential for high-quality education;
• Knowledge of basic skills and critical thinking form the foundation for life-long learning;
• Excellence in education and accountability for student success are best achieved through cooperative vision and effort of students, families, educators, and community;
• All students can learn to their potential given appropriate expectations, challenging curriculum, and high-quality instruction that addresses the individual learning styles, developmental levels, and background of students;
• School curriculum should be engaging, challenging, and responsive to the changing needs of society;
• Technology skills are essential for enhancing communication, broadening sources of information, and functioning in a technology-rich society;
• A safe and caring school environment that supports the well-being and positive self-worth of students is fundamental to a high-quality education;
• Teaching citizenship and modeling respect and ethical behavior are important to help students become productive, responsible members of society;
• The school must attract and retain exemplary employees and must provide ongoing professional development that meets the needs of students, staff, and community; and
• Open, ongoing communication is necessary to build trust and cooperation.