The mission of Cocke County High School is to lay a foundation for lifelong learning and to prepare students with the intellectual and social skills to become contributing and responsible citizens engaged in careers in keeping with their abilities and opportunities.

•  Student learning is the chief priority for the school.
   

•  Clear goals and high expectations for student achievement should guide the development
   of the curriculum and the design of instructional strategies and learning activities.
   

• Students need not only to demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills
  but also to be actively involved in solving problems in meaningful contexts and producing
  quality work.
   

• Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional
  approaches to support their learning.
   

• Carefully constructed assessment tools, representing a variety of domains are essential to
  ensure that students have the necessary skills and attitudes for future endeavors.
   

• Instructional decisions should be based on assessment data which is aligned to standards
  based curriculum.
   

• Cultural awareness increases not only student's understanding but also their respect of
  different peoples and cultures.
   

• Each student is a valuable individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual
  needs.
   

• Mutual respect among and between students and staff fosters positive relationships.
   

• A safe, physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
   

• Parents and the community share the responsibility with teachers and administrators for
  advancing the school's mission.
   

• The role of the educator is unsurpassed in importance.  Students should be provided with
  caring and dynamic educators, knowledgeable in their fields of instruction.
   

• The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable
  students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.
   

• Effective school-based decision-making and policy development involves collaboration
  among staff, students, parents, and community members.