| An Effective Communicator |
An Effective Problem Solver |
A Healthy, Skilled, Knowledgeable Person |
An Informed, Contributing United States and Global Citizen |
| Writes correctly, clearly, effectively, and readily, in a variety of
personal, social, educational, and career-related activities. |
Collects, organizes, and interprets and evaluates information by
reading and listening; forms personal opinion and makes decisions applicable to the
requirements of daily living, problem resolution, career activity and ecological concerns. |
Demonstrates basic fundamentals of good health, knowledge, and
skills found / required in the world of work. |
Understands the structure and function of federal, state, and local
governments and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the importance of
active community involvement. |
| Participates effectively in a variety of oral situations: gathering
information, entertaining, persuading, listening, and evaluating. |
Employs critical and analytical processes when confronted with
issues, problems, and decisions and demonstrates the ability to communicate ideas
effectively both orally and in writing. |
Forms opinion, discriminates between fact and opinion, and
recognizes bias in reading and listening situations. |
Understands the fundamentals of the American economic system, as
well as other major systems. |
| Enjoys and appreciates a variety of reading experiences and relates
to them personally and critically by responding with understanding, sensitivity and
insight. |
Uses problem solving processes in a variety of personal, social,
educational, and career related activities. |
Develops skills to express and evaluate personal artistic abilities
and forms. |
Is knowledgeable of physical and political geography, different
world cultures and historical events in order to understand their impact on past, present,
and future developments. |
| Uses communication skills to become confident and self directed
learners. |
Understands the dynamics of change and strategies for responding
appropriately. |
Demonstrates a knowledge of the traits and attitudes relating to
positive interpersonal relationships. |
Understands civic values and cultural / social differences and
develops tolerance and respect for others; understands how diversity in American social
institutions, traditions, and values has contributed to a unique American Society. |
