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HIRSCH MISSION
 
Our mission is to cultivate a safe and respectful environment where responsibility, kindness, and mindfulness are paramount. We strive to foster empathy and compassion, ensuring every individual feel valued and supported. Our commitment to high academic standards and a positive culture and climate empowers students to become lifelong learners and active contributors to a diverse society.
 
HIRSCH VISION
 
Our vision is to engage, elevate, and empower every student, amplifying their voice and fostering a sense of ownership in their educational journey. We aim for each student to graduate with the skills and confidence necessary to maximize their potential for success in an ever-evolving world.
 
 
CORE VALUES
Respect  
·         Using school appropriate language  
·         Keeping hands/feet to ourselves  
 
Responsibility 
·         Getting to classes ON TIME  
·         Have a pass when in the hall  
 
Kindness
·         Maintain respectful communication 
·         Contribute to a positive & supportive environment
 
Mindfulness  
·         Be present. 
·         Be aware of your feelings. 
·         Take time to self-reflect. 
 
Empathy 
·         Be compassionate. 
·         Assume positive intent. 
·         Awareness of impact.
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Greetings Hirsch Community
 
As we embark on a new 24-25 school year, it's with great excitement and anticipation that we welcome you back to Hirsch Metro High School. Whether you're returning students or new faces to the school community, we are thrilled to have each of you here. This year promises to be filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement.
 
We are looking onward and upward to a positive school year. Our theme this year is “Change the Narrative to Shift the Culture”. What does this mean? In order to receive the positive, the good, reap the benefits - we must speak it into existence and act accordingly to have the peaceful, progressing, and prosperous culture we want at Hirsch HS.
 
 
To our parents: Your support and partnership are invaluable. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and personally. I hope to increase parent participation in attending school activities, parent workshops, and have a voice in the academics of your Husky student(s). In return, tell us what you need that the school can possibly assist.
 
To Our Students: students: Your dedication to learning and your unique talents are what make our school community vibrant and dynamic. We encourage you to embrace challenges, explore new interests, and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
 
I would like to see not only our academics improve but our athletic teams as well to offer opportunities to be scholar-athletes. As a result, I hope more students will join athletic teams and others come out to support with spirit.
 
We will continue with the following priorities:
1. Creating a safe and supportive school culture.
2. Improving literacy rates for all students.
3. Creating relevant experiences, both in and out of the classroom, to help students gain hope and agency in improving their personal circumstances. 
 
We will continue moving forward to meet school priorities with implementing strategies and initiatives that involve:
1.  increasing student support services,
2. encouraging interdisciplinary projects that will increase reading and writing skills across all subject areas, and
3. students exploring real-world situations that will promote teamwork and problem-solving skills to build pride and confidence.
 
Let's Go Huskies!!!
 
 
Sincerely,
Ms. Tiffany Gore, Principal
Emil G. Hirsch Metropolitan High School
7740 S. Ingleside
Chicago, IL 60619
P: 773-535-3100