Information Skills - Students will apply relevant computer and handheld technology across the curriculum, and they will integrate new technologies. Students will also read and understand a wide range of literary and informational texts for a variety of purposes, and they will apply a variety of appropriate research methods across the curriculum.
Communication Skills - Students will communicate effectively with a variety of audiences for different purposes, using oral, written, and non-verbal communication. This includes creativity and arts-based expression.
Thinking and Problem Solving Skills - Students will demonstrate thinking and problem solving in all curricular areas through projects, application of the scientific method, higher order math skills, and literary analysis.
Interpersonal Skills - Students will demonstrate respect and positive interpersonal skills throughout all areas of their lives. They will successfully work cooperatively as a member of a variety of teams.
Self-Direction Skills - Students will demonstrate their ability to understand and monitor their own learning needs and to set appropriate goals. They will complete a portfolio and present it as part of their senior exit interview with a graduation committee. Students will also demonstrate career readiness, and connect to the world of work through community involvement, career explorations, and internships.
Global Awareness - Students will demonstrate an understanding of the thinking, motivations, and actions of different cultures and countries in order to successfully navigate and respond to communities and workplaces extending beyond their neighborhoods.
Financial, Economic, and Business Literacy - Students will demonstrate an understanding of business processes, entrepreneurial spirit, and the economic forces that drive today’s economy. They will also be prepared to make appropriate personal economic choices.
Civic Literacy and Engagement - Students will demonstrate an understanding of and ability to analyze and participate in government and in community, both locally and globally, in order to shape the circumstances that impact their daily lives and the lives of others.