Student Experience

Learning Pathways

Plan your path at Fairmont High School. The careers of the future require a mix of basic skills (reading, writing, mathematics, etc.), technical skills, and people who can adapt to a constantly changing workplace. Fairmont HS has a wide variety of both academic and experiential offerings on one campus. Students leave with the education and experience they need for beginning a bright future. Choose a Pathway below to learn if it is the right direction for you or your student.

Portrait of a Firebird

There was a time when a high school graduate only needed a basic set of skills and a high school diploma to begin a successful career. The careers and social conditions of the future require more than just the basics, so a high school has to provide more. Fairmont HS knows that students still need the basics. They must also leave with an ability to be adaptable to solve future problems, be thoughtful citizens, and build healthy relationships at home and work. “The Portrait of a Graduate” was developed based on what it means to graduate as a Firebird with the future in mind.

Engaged Collaborator

Seeks and contributes feedback at varied perspectives on shared work for continuous improvement, enriching the learning of self and others

Lifelong Learner

Pursues goals and leverages resources with a reflective mindset, persevering and adapting to change as a lifelong learner and contributor

Critical Thinker

Probes the quality and interconnectedness of ideas and resources for problem-solving, innovation, and to satisfy curiosity about a fascinating world

Thoughtful Communicator

Employs active listening and purposeful verbal, nonverbal, and written expression of thoughts and ideas

Global Citizen

Relates and contributes to local and world community through empathy, compassion, cultural fluency, and service