The mission of Grafton High School is to prepare our students intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially for their role as responsible citizens in an ever-changing world. Our goal is to nurture the desire for life-long learning by imparting to our students the abilities to think critically, to apply knowledge creatively to new situations, to communicate effectively, to utilize technology, and to view personal wellness from a holistic perspective. A variety of instructional practices in academic and co-curricular programs is utilized to address the varied needs of our students.

Grafton High School provides a safe environment, fosters an appreciation of cultural diversity, promotes mutual respect, values teamwork, recognizes the contributions of students and staff, and encourages community service. Through a shared commitment of our entire school community - faculty, staff, parents and students - the school offers a broad range of programs that blend traditional strategies and innovative practices. The school measures performance through a variety of assessment perspectives.

Grafton High School students will:

Read, write, speak and communicate effectively.

Utilize critical thinking in the processing of information.

Demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply knowledge to complete tasks effectively and to solve problems creatively.

Utilize technology to enhance knowledge and skills.

Exhibit behaviors that promote personal physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle.

Practice responsible and appropriate social behaviors.

Recognize and respect diversity and understand the implications of local and global cooperation.

Understand how society functions, know the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, and demonstrate these through school and community service.