Critical Academic Needs

 Literacy Leading to Understanding

(Reading , Writing, Oral Communication, Technology Information)

Critical Thinking and Application

(Problem solving and decision making)

Academic Success Skills

(Study and test taking skills, homework completion, school and career goal setting, academic responsibility)

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.