The High School Extension Program, our community and stakeholders, believe that, in order to be prepared for college and career, all graduates will be:
| Self-Aware |
- Possess a strong sense of self, and confidence in their individual assets
- Understand social-emotional well-being and self-reflection are essential to health
- View setbacks as a necessary step in learning
- Exhibit behaviors that express empathy and compassion for others
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| Professional |
- Demonstrate respect for self and others in learning, work, and social environments
- Take personal responsibility for all work, actions, and exchanges
- Communicate with mindfulness and purpose
- Promote inclusivity by welcoming alternate points of view
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| Dynamic Thinkers |
- Ask relevant questions and make meaningful connections to solve complex problems
- Access reliable, valid sources of information in order to form opinions
- Experiment with different methods to create new understandings
- Apply understanding of basic skills to reach higher levels of learning
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| Future Focused |
- Persevere and be resilient through adversity to achieve goals
- Develop multiple short-term and long-term goals
- Recognize there are endless paths to success
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| Community Members |
- Engage with all communities through internships, networking, civic engagement, and school improvement
- Recognize that diverse views and contributions enhance communities
- Strive to give back to communities central to graduate’s life and passions
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