About Us

John A. Holmes High School provides a learning environment dedicated to preparing graduates for the global community. Through the support of all stakeholders, students are empowered to become responsible, active citizens. To attain this vision:

~ Students are engaged in a comprehensive, clearly articulated curriculum that is dynamic, challenging, and responsive to their varied needs.

~ The faculty, staff, and administration provide a safe environment where everyone is valued and the facilities are well maintained.

~ The faculty, staff, and administration collaborate to meet goals and to be accountable to the JAHHS community.

~ Students accept increased responsibility for their learning in order to develop skills that will make them life-long learners.

~ All stakeholders reflect on progress and work to improve continuously.

~ Everyone is committed to evidence-based decision making, a spirit of inquiry, and critical reflection.

~ The school reaches out to parents or guardians of the students in order to collaborate with them and to foster mutual support.

~ The faculty, staff, and administration seek to create and maintain effective partnerships with businesses, educational agencies, community agencies, higher education, and community members in order to take advantage of local and regional expertise.