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

Investigators & 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