Competent Individuals who:

• Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and mathematical computation appropriate to state curricular standards
• Apply these core skills to demonstrate extended learning
• Use various technologies to facilitate learning and demonstrate knowledge

Critical Thinkers who:

• Locate, analyze, use, and apply information from a variety of sources, including technology
• Demonstrate analytical, abstract, independent, and creative thinking
• Create and implement a plan that demonstrates divergent thinking, which uses previous experiences and/or new ideas to solve problems

Effective Communicators who:

• Work collaboratively with others from diverse backgrounds
• Listen to and express ideas effectively and respectfully
• Demonstrate, understand, and recognize appropriate speaking and writing styles and nonverbal cues, for various audiences and purposes
• Select and use appropriate technology and media to enhance communication

Confident Students who:

• Exhibit self-awareness, independent thinking, integrity, and ethical behavior
• Demonstrate self-discipline and appropriate social behavior
• Develop and demonstrate a sense of pride in personal accomplishments

Life Long Learners who:

• Take responsibility for the quality and completion of school work
• Choose personally challenging and enriching options in school, life, and career paths
• Set academic, technological and practical priorities that support self-identified career paths
• Demonstrate citizenship skills that enable them to participate in and contribute to the community