CORE Values:
Dedication At Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, dedication means embracing our historic legacy of academic and civic
excellence. Inspired by generations of Poets who overcame obstacles with purpose and perseverance, students and
staff commit wholeheartedly to learning, growth, and meaningful community impact.
Determination Students rise to meet challenges with resilience, grit, and a growth mindset.
Whether pursuing rigorous academics, athletics, or career and technical pathways, every individual strives to exceed
expectations and lead with courage.
Dependability Dependability is built through trust, teamwork, and consistency. Faculty, families, and partners—from programs like
Thread to P‑TECH—work together to support students, knowing that each stakeholder can be counted on to follow
through.
Accountability Dunbar fosters a culture of accountability grounded in clear expectations, fair systems, and real-time feedback.
Through initiatives like the Minga platform, the school tracks attendance, behavior, and hall‑pass compliance—
rewarding on-time attendance and correct practices, while automating follow‑ups for infractions. Students are
empowered to understand and own their choices, with staff and families fully engaged partners in consistent
enforcement.
Involvement Opportunities:
- One-time events
- On-going opportunities
- Virtual volunteering
- Academic Engagement
- Internships
- Languages Volunteers
