Graduate Profile
Ideal Graduates of District 20 are:
ACADEMICALLY COMPETENT LEARNERS WHO. . .
meet or exceed successfully the state learning standards in all content areas.
demonstrate consistent study skills and habits.
utilize a variety of resource and reference materials/tools.
COOPERATIVE/COLLABORATIVE PARTICIPANTS WHO. . .
demonstrate open, flexible, and adaptable attitudes.
fulfills productively a variety of roles within a group.
make decisions that balance self-interest with the interest of others.
CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKERS WHO. . .
access, validate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information
from a variety of sources.
make responsible and informed decisions.
solve problems by anticipating, identifying, and evaluating issues.
view issues from varying perspectives and have the ability to generate new approaches.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS WHO. . .
comprehend and express knowledge, thoughts, and feelings in a variety of ways.
read, write, and listen in a variety of contexts.
use interpersonal skills effectively.
understand, organize, and express ideas in standard English.
QUALITY-FOCUSED INDIVIDUALS WHO. . .
set appropriate goals and work to achieve them.
assess their performance using valid criteria.
apply strategies to improve performance.
identify and explain the components of high quality work.
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WHO. . .
contribute positively to the community.
work with others to provide a peaceful and safe environment.
demonstrate respect for themselves and others.
exhibit appropriate behavior, understand and accept consequences
of inappropriate behavior.
are informed about global issues.
respect diversity.
understand the democratic process.
SELF-DIRECTED, SELF-NURTURING INDIVIDUALS WHO. . .
identify, understand, and develop healthy mental and physical behaviors.
demonstrate the ability to recognize and evaluate their personal
strengths and weaknesses.
develop the ability to convert their weaknesses into strengths.
accept self-improvement as an ongoing process.
broaden self-concept through exploration of the fine arts.
TECHNOLOGICALLY COMPETENT INDIVIDUALS WHO. . .
utilize available technologies to express themselves and solve problems.
explore emerging technologies.
ACADEMICALLY COMPETENT LEARNERS WHO. . .
meet or exceed successfully the state learning standards in all content areas.
demonstrate consistent study skills and habits.
utilize a variety of resource and reference materials/tools.
COOPERATIVE/COLLABORATIVE PARTICIPANTS WHO. . .
demonstrate open, flexible, and adaptable attitudes.
fulfills productively a variety of roles within a group.
make decisions that balance self-interest with the interest of others.
CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKERS WHO. . .
access, validate, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information
from a variety of sources.
make responsible and informed decisions.
solve problems by anticipating, identifying, and evaluating issues.
view issues from varying perspectives and have the ability to generate new approaches.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS WHO. . .
comprehend and express knowledge, thoughts, and feelings in a variety of ways.
read, write, and listen in a variety of contexts.
use interpersonal skills effectively.
understand, organize, and express ideas in standard English.
QUALITY-FOCUSED INDIVIDUALS WHO. . .
set appropriate goals and work to achieve them.
assess their performance using valid criteria.
apply strategies to improve performance.
identify and explain the components of high quality work.
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS WHO. . .
contribute positively to the community.
work with others to provide a peaceful and safe environment.
demonstrate respect for themselves and others.
exhibit appropriate behavior, understand and accept consequences
of inappropriate behavior.
are informed about global issues.
respect diversity.
understand the democratic process.
SELF-DIRECTED, SELF-NURTURING INDIVIDUALS WHO. . .
identify, understand, and develop healthy mental and physical behaviors.
demonstrate the ability to recognize and evaluate their personal
strengths and weaknesses.
develop the ability to convert their weaknesses into strengths.
accept self-improvement as an ongoing process.
broaden self-concept through exploration of the fine arts.
TECHNOLOGICALLY COMPETENT INDIVIDUALS WHO. . .
utilize available technologies to express themselves and solve problems.
explore emerging technologies.