Mission, Vision, and Value Statements

Mission Statement

Oak Lawn Community High School exists to…

• inspire, challenge, and empower students and staff in a safe, supportive environment
• maximize individual potential through academic and personal growth
• graduate students who attain the high standards set forth by our community.

Vision Statement

We envision a school that provides each student with challenging opportunities in a culture where creativity, respect, and an authentic enthusiasm for learning exist, one where all strive to be responsible, motivated citizens of strong character, one that embraces a strong partnership with our diverse communities, and one that promotes a passionate commitment to Spartan Pride.

Statement of Values

• Uphold high expectations.
• Demand a safe, supportive, respectful environment for self and others.
• Expect honesty, integrity, pride, responsibility, and compassion.
• Foster positive student, staff, family and community relationships.
• Appreciate, respect, and celebrate diversity.
• Instill critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communication skills.
• Nurture appreciation for creativity and the arts.
• Support extracurricular activities.
• Emphasize the connection between education and future success.
• Commit all available resources to achieve the mission.