Essential Expectations

	Essential Expectations

	Academic

	Effectively communicate through the development of skills in reading, viewing, listening, and speaking for a variety of audiences and purposes.

	Communicate effectively in writing for a variety of audiences and purposes.

	Apply mathematical principles to organize data, draw accurate conclusions, and solve and justify problems.

	Apply creative and critical thinking skills using evidence and data to support positions.

	Utilize technology and other sources to acquire, process and impart information.


	Civic/Social

	Take responsibility for learning and demonstrate independent learning and appropriate behaviors.

	Demonstrate an understanding of the life-long value of personal physical fitness and good health.

	Practice behavior with an understanding of diverse opinions and cultures that reflects integrity, respect and fairness in all academic and social activities.

	Demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for career, college and /or personal goals.

	Develop a proactive role in the school and wider communities.