The ESLRs were first approved at the March 17, 1999 staff meeting. They were presented again for critique, revision, omission, or approval in the spring of 2005. Staff consensus was to keep the SHS ESLRs and focus on measuring all ESLRs schoolwide.
Sequoia Graduates are...
LIFELONG LEARNERS
- Demonstrates an open minded, inquisitive, persistent approach to learning.
- Masters new knowledge and skills efficiently and confidently using a variety of techniques\
- Demonstrates proficiency with basic consumer, financial, and life skills to function independently
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS
- Uses a variety of media (visual, oral, written)to communicate in an organized and fluent manner
- Demonstrates clarity and fluency in written and oral communication in a variety of real world contexts
- Expresses self artistically and with imagination
ANALYTICAL & CREATIVE THINKERS
- Active listeners, critically analyzes, and responds appropriately in a range of circumstances
- Reads and critically evaluates a variety of literature to gain a better understanding of self and the world
READY & CAREER FOCUSED WORKERS
- Demonstrates basic work skills (initiative, punctuality, persistence, goal setting and follow through, team collaboration, use of information, resources, and knowledge of systems to accomplish tasks
- Demonstrate knowledge of work exploration job application processes
- Aware of post-secondary education and training opportunities, including colleges and technical schools
- Has developed an education and training pathway plan with a general career direction
NAVIGATORS OF TECHNOLOGY
- Uses a variety of existing technologies competently
- Learns and adapts successfully to emerging technologies
INVESTIGATGORS & PROBLEM-SOLVERS
- Access information from a variety of sources
- Applies a range of strategies to solve real-life situations
- Applies a range of mathematical strategies, tools and principles to develop solutions to problems
- Applies basic scientific skills and concepts to understand the natural world and to develop solutions to problems
NATURALLY HEALTH CONSCIOUS
- Demonstrates an awareness and appreciation of maintaining a healthy lifestyle
- Understands the rudiments of first-aid and safety
- Has a plan for personal, mental and physical health
GLOBALLY STRONG, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE & COMMUNITY ACTIVE
- Uses knowledge of cultural, historic and geographic factors to understand the present and anticipate the future
- Understands the structures, operations and relationships of state and federal government
- Understands the contributions of other cultures to our society and to humanity
- Has experience with the literary, visual and performing arts
- Shows respect for others, for community, for environment
- Has actively served in community and/or school service organizations and projects
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