Critical Academic Needs

Literacy Leading to Understanding-

• Reading
• Writing
• Oral Communication
• Technology Information

Critical Thinking and Application

• Problem solving
• Decision making

Academic Success Skills-

• Study and test taking skills
• Homework completion
• School and career goal setting,
• Academic responsibilit

 Expected School Wide Learning Results

Students who are becoming…

 Literate

• Read at an academically proficient level
• Use formal writing and oral presentation skills
• Use the technology skills of word processing, presentation software, electronic mail, digital research sources, and calculation devices

Critical Thinkers

• Formulate and explain rationale for their thinking
• Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information
• Apply thinking skills to problem solving and decision making

Practitioners of Academic Habits

• Plan and implement steps necessary to achieve academic, career personal goals
• Take responsibility for their own learning through practicing study skills, following directions, and asking questions to clarify their understanding
• Cooperate with adults and peers
• Balance personal and academic responsibilities through time management

Contributors to the School Community

• Participate in visual and performing arts, student activities, athletics, and service projects as avenues for personal fulfillment and continued learning.