We want our students to be:
● Self-Directed Learners: The ability to be responsible for one's own learning
● Community Contributors: The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work together
● Complex Thinkers: The ability to be involved in complex thinking and problem solving
● Quality Producers: The ability to recognize and produce quality performance and quality products
● Effective Communicators: the ability to communicate effectively
● Effective and Ethical Users of Technology: the ability to use a variety of technology effectively and ethically.
Therefore they must experience;
● Relevant, Challenging and Engaging Learning Experiences
● Project, Process & Problem Based Learning
● Inquiry Based Approaches to Teaching
● Service Learning Opportunities
● Apprenticeships and Internships
● Academic Choice
● Group and Individual Work
● Presentations of Learning
● Regular Opportunities to Reflect on Their Learning
● Interaction with students and experts across island, state and national boundaries so they can gain a global perspective
● Ubiquitous access to appropriate technological tools
And be supported by:
● Smaller Learning Community Structures
● Significant Adults & Mentors
● Advisory Programs
● A College-Going Culture
● Open Honors and Advanced Placement Classes
● Timely Interventions
● Strong Extra-Curricular Programs
● Accessible and Supportive Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators
