Vision and Mission
Mission:
Yorba Linda High School is a community where all Mustangs run with the stampede through Service, Teamwork, Achievement, Mastery, Passion, Ethics, Dedication, and Excellence.
Run with the STAMPEDE...
- Service
- Teamwork
- Achievement
- Mastery
- Passion
- Ethics
- Dedication
- Excellence
Service
- The importance of all students giving back to their community
- Graduation requirement of 40 hours of community service
- Mustang Pride Day
- Levels of community service achievement
- Involvement of teachers, students, parents, administrators, and staff to make YLHS the best school in our community, county, and state
- ASB, Link Crew, Student Senate, House of Representatives, athletics, fine and performing arts, clubs, PTSA, Staffulty, Site Council
Achievement
- Our expectation is that all students will be prepared to continue their success in some form of higher education: vocational/technical training, community college, or four-year university
- Graduation requirements, standardized testing scores, AP scores, etc.
- Academy certificate, A-G requirements, low truancy and tardy rates
Mastery
- Full command of skills necessary to build a foundation for post-secondary goals
- AP scores, standardized testing scores, SATs, common assessments in all content areas
Passion
- The hope for all students to find what gives them the spark that leads them to future successes
- Participation in academic teams, athletics, fine and performing arts, clubs, school events, etc.
Ethics
- Student will make choices that demonstrate a sound moral base
- Academic Honesty Policy, awards/scholarships given, character education, etc.
Dedication
- The expectation that all students will apply their learning and knowledge to perform to their highest potential
- Data shows our high attendance, high graduation rate, number of students attending a post-secondary education institution, academic teams, athletics, fine and performing arts participation (four-year commitment).
Excellence
- To surpass or exceed the norm
- Scholarships, awards, championships, API scores, AP scores