Ellington High School promotes the development of the student as an individual and as a contributing member of a global society. As a school community, we prepare young people to be respectful, responsible, and cooperative citizens who understand the importance of equity, diversity and high levels of learning. The EHS program of studies, which blends traditional and innovative strategies, allows students to develop basic knowledge and life skills as well as individual talents and interests. Based on partnerships with parents, community and business leaders, and other educational

Ellington High School Expectations for Student Learning:
1.Reason effectively, think critically, and solve problems
2.Communicate effectively in speech and writing
3.Utilize resources including media, computers and other technology for research
4.Demonstrate skills and competencies for lifelong learning
5.Listen, view and read with understanding
6.Meet the responsibilities of citizenship
7.Practice moral and ethical conduct
8.Affirm diversity and practice respect
9.Demonstrate knowledge of science and mathematics
10.Acquire historical and cotemporary knowledge in order to recognize and examine society's issues
11.Use educational, business and industrial technology to create products
12.Demonstrate an understanding that the dimension of personal well-being are social, physical, and emotional as well as intellectual
13.Understand and communicate in at least one language in addition to English
14.Create, and respond to a variety of artistic and literary forms and communicate knowledge of diverse cultural history institutions, EHS provides the tools, environment and resources necessary for students to become creative and competent learners.