• express ideas, emotions, and personal experiences clearly and creatively through the written and spoken word and through the arts.
• listen critically with understanding and empathy.

• integrate learning and apply it to authentic situations.
• read fluently with comprehension for a variety of purposes.
• develop a strong foundation in all academic disciplines.
• access, analyze, evaluate and present information using diverse resources.

• apply creativity and persistence, and develop awareness of their own thinking, in defining problems and developing strategies to solve them.
• demonstrate flexibility in thinking.

• seek personal excellence in intellectual, artistic, practical and physical endeavors.
• independently pursue learning.
• set, achieve and reflect on personal and collective goals.
• make healthy choices.

• have a clear sense of self and exhibit honesty and integrity.
• work collaboratively and effectively with others.
• show respect for the rights and tolerance of the values of others.
• develop an awareness and understanding of the host culture and other cultures.
• understand environmental issues and work to preserve the environment.
• contribute their time, energies and talents to improve the quality of life in our families, schools, communities, nation and world.
• prepare themselves for citizenship in a democratic society.

Last Maintained 02/11/2003