| Be Critical and Creative Thinkers |
- Identify, locate, acquire, organize, comprehend and use information or data.
- Apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information.
- Apply acquired skills to solve complex problems.
- Use methods, concepts and theories in new situations.
- Generalize from given facts, predict outcomes, and draw conclusions.
- Compare and discriminate between ideas and make choices based on a reasoned argument.
- Demonstrate an appreciation of originality and aesthetics.
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Be Effective Workers |
- Use independent learning strategies and skills to complete assignments.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic by completing assignments and tasks as assigned.
- Use time management skills to develop timelines and meet established deadlines.
- Use teamwork and leadership skills to work cooperatively in groups.
- Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate strategies to resolve differences and conflicts.
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| Be Effective Communicators |
- Use basic communication skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening to effectively communicate and understand information, ideas and feelings.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills including an understanding and appreciation of audience, context, and cultural differences.
- Follow verbal and written instructions.
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| Demonstrate Essential Technological Skills |
- Use current technology including Internet, e-mail communication, word processing programs, Power Point presentations, and other applications to access, process, communicate, store, and present information.
- Demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical issues involving Internet computer use.
- Recognize the increasing need for technology skills as students pursue career pathways.
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| Be Community Contributors |
- Demonstrate civic, social, and environmental responsibility by performing public service, volunteering and being informed about civic issues.
- Participate actively as citizens in the American democratic system by registering to vote, participating in elections, paying taxes, registering for the Selective Service system, serving as a juror and fulfilling other civic responsibilities.
- Demonstrate an understanding of world political, social, and economic systems.
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| Demonstrate Basic Living Skills |
- Access and use career pathways and be prepared for post-secondary goals.
- Demonstrate organizational skills needed to achieve personal and career goals.
- Demonstrate an understanding of healthy living habits including physical fitness, nutrition, drug and alcohol abuse and mental health.
- Demonstrate an understanding of personal finances, including credit, insurance, interest rates, and taxes.
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| Approved: 1999/Revised:2004 |
