Mission
Marine Science Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut is a regional magnet school with the mission of preparing students for higher education and marine-related employment by addressing a wide range of marine-related topics and disciplines with a challenging, experiential, 21st century curriculum that is responsive to the diverse needs and interests of a broad spectrum of students.
Operated by LEARN as an on-going partnership among educators, industry and other community agencies, MSMHS provides a core curriculum and related activities which focus on marine subjects and are reflective of current and future marine-related opportunities. MSMHS is uniquely designed to equip students with both practical skills and theoretical knowledge because it combines a number of powerful attributes in the fulfillment of its mission: salt water and fresh water access, a marine studies immersion component, field work and internship experiences, a powerful academic sciences component, and access to both career-bound and college-bound preparation.
MSMHS is a learning community characterized by high expectations for all its members, the development of human potential within a lifelong learning paradigm, respect for human and cultural diversity, and reverence for the natural environment. MSMHS prepares its students to function as responsible citizens in a democratic and pluralistic society and as stewards of the environment with a global 21st century perspective.
School-Wide 21st Century Learning Expectations
Graduates of Marine Science Magnet High School:
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Communicate effectively for a variety of purposes |
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Employ mathematical problem-solving skills effectively |
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Make decisions and solve problems in independent and collaborative settings |
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Meet the fundamental expectations associated with marine-related careers |
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Understand key concepts and interrelationships of the science disciplines |
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Employ scientific and industrial concepts, methods, and tools safely and effectively |
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Employ research and data-gathering skills effectively |
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Meet their responsibilities to society and the natural environment |
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Value human, cultural and natural diversity |
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Take responsibility for their own learning and behavior |
The Marine Science Magnet High School is administered by LEARN.