I. 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 text for a variety of purposes, and they will apply a variety of appropriate
research methods across the curriculum.
II. Communication Skills
Students will be able to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences for different
purposes, using oral, written, and non-verbal communication.
III. Thinking and Problem Solving
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.
IV. 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.
V. Self-Directional Skills
Students will demonstrate their ability to understand and monitor their own learning needs and to
goal-set. They will complete a portfolio and present it as part of their exit interview with a
graduation committee. Students will also demonstrate career readiness, and will connect to the
world of work through career explorations and internships.
VI. 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.
VII. 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.
VIII. Civic Literacy and Engagement
Students will demonstrate an understanding of and the 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.
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 text for a variety of purposes, and they will apply a variety of appropriate
research methods across the curriculum.
II. Communication Skills
Students will be able to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences for different
purposes, using oral, written, and non-verbal communication.
III. Thinking and Problem Solving
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.
IV. 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.
V. Self-Directional Skills
Students will demonstrate their ability to understand and monitor their own learning needs and to
goal-set. They will complete a portfolio and present it as part of their exit interview with a
graduation committee. Students will also demonstrate career readiness, and will connect to the
world of work through career explorations and internships.
VI. 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.
VII. 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.
VIII. Civic Literacy and Engagement
Students will demonstrate an understanding of and the 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.