High Academic Expectations

The intent of the Michigan Merit Curriculum and the No Child Left Behind Act were to truly allow students to reach their full potential by challenging all students. At KWHS, we too believe that all youths have the ability to excel as students and leaders. We actively communicate to students and parents that while school can be challenging at times, it can also be the most satisfying experience in a lifetime, as learners realize the potential they can release when they believe in themselves.

To meet this end, we practice a “Growth Mind Set” philosophy where students are instructed in the extraordinary ability of each human brain to grow and change throughout a lifetime. At KWHS there is no such thing as “I’m not good at math,” or “I’ve never done well in English.” Rather, we guide students in locating their strengths, building on what they do well, and applying those strategies to new tasks. They are amazed at what they can do! By maintaining the same standard of learning for all, we believe that every student who enters our building can truly be whoever they want to be