Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment that develops overall wellness, learning, resiliency, and self-advocacy; and strives to help all students build a foundation to achieve their career, college, and personal goals. We will support students in developing technology skills and in creating a post-secondary school plan in which they may excel.  This will be accomplished through a caring and flexible staff, student-driven academic plan, and a relevant curriculum.

School-Wide Learner Outcomes (SLOs)

Scholars

• Meets requirements to pass courses towards diploma
• Students are active participants in creating and achieving their academic plan
• Applies skills, knowledge, time management, and mental endurance to tests and projects
• Develops an understanding of their learning style, study habits, strengths and areas for improvement
• Applies higher level thinking skills in order to solve real world problems and achieve goals
• Understands urgency to make progress, meet goals, and maintain motivation throughout the school year

Technological

• Learn and use digital citizenship
• Uses print and digital media to communicate ideas
• Evaluates websites for credibility and is critical in determining accurate and false information.
• Ability to engage in online learning when necessary
• Understand how to use Google Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides 
• Establish proper email etiquette and appropriate usage. 

Organized

• Maintain Weekly Calendar
• Meets deadlines and due dates
• Sets reminders
• Arrives at school with laptop charged and charger available
• Keeps important papers and documents organized (not thrown in backpack)

Readiness (College & Career)

• Demonstrates collaborative work habits
• Participates in school and/or community projects
• Honors the differences of others and actively work toward a welcoming and cooperative school environment
• Create a resume
• Develop interviewing skills
• Properly fill out a job application
• Complete a college application
• Complete a personality/career assessment
• Build independence and develop self-advocacy skills

Mindfulness

• Utilizes resources to help with personal or school situations
• Knows how to disconnect from media and technology in order to concentrate or relieve stress
• Knows and uses S.T.O.P. when feeling stressed or angry
  • Stop what you’re doing
  • Take a few deep breaths
  • Observe your experience (thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations)
  • Proceed with something that will support you in that moment
• Actively develops healthy habits and works towards personal wellness goals

• Practices gratitude
• Practices self reflection as it pertains to social and academic choices
• Being aware of your surroundings