Mission Statement
The mission of Central High School is to meet the civic, moral, and instructional needs
of all students who enter the complex so that each can become a productive member of society.
The mission of the Prince George’s County Public Schools is to assure that all
students acquire knowledge, and develop skills and work habits to enable them
to become productive members of society.
This mission is best accomplished when school personnel:
Ensure a safe and orderly school environment;
Maintain high expectations for all students;
Support and are supported by strong instructional leadership;
Create a positive school climate in congruence with the mission;
Provide the opportunity to learn through consistent student time on task;
Monitor student progress on a frequent basis; and
Promote effective home-school communication.
The purpose of Central High School is to provide each of its students with the best educational experience possible.
Since the adult society of the future will surely encompass many changes, Central must expose students to a variety of learning styles and foster a commitment and appreciation of lifelong learning. Central must prepare students to continue an ongoing learning process. By developing in students the traits of lifetime learning, Central will prepare students for a more successful and productive integration into adult society.
Central strives to foster in students a critical awareness of past and present cultures, an awareness of the multi-cultural nature of their current society, and an awareness of how these cultures can be used to their advantage for improving our communities' futures.
Because of the size of our educational complex and the community the school and its staff serves, Centrals’ mission must, above all, be sensitive to the variety of its students’ needs.
Throughout this large complex, which includes the Comprehensive High School, the Humanities Program, and the International Baccalaureate Program, a unique educational experience is provided for the students of Central High School.