The High School Extension Program, our community and stakeholders, believe that, in order to be prepared for college and career, all graduates will meet the following criteria:
| Community |
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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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| Accountability |
- 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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| Respect |
- 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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| Excellence |
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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
- 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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| Studentship |
- Attends each of their classes and 1:1’s regularly
- In the event of an absence, reaches out using professional communication in a prompt fashion to teacher, advisor and main office
- Arrives to class on time, prepared to learn using their laptop or similar device
- Finds a safe, quiet learning environment where they can participate in their courses without interruption
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