GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Each Maine student must leave school as:
I. A CLEAR AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR
- uses oral, written, visual, artistic and technological modes of expression;
- reads, listens to and interprets messages from multiple sources; and
- uses English and at least one other language.
II. A SELF-DIRECTED AND LIFE-LONG LEARNER
- created career and education plans that reflect personal goals, interests and skills, and available resources;
- demonstrates the capacity to undertake independent study; and
- finds and uses information from libraries, electronic data bases and other resources.
III. A CREATIVE AND PRACTICAL PROBLEM SOLVER
- observes situations objectively to clearly and accurately define problems;
- frames questions and designs data collection and analyses strategies from all disciplines to answer those questions;
- identifies patterns, trends and relationships that apply to solutions to problems; and
- generates a variety of solutions, builds a case for the best response and critically evaluates its effectiveness of this response.
IV. A RESPONSIBLE AND INVOLVED CITIZEN
- recognizes the power of personal participation to affect the community and demonstrates participation skills;
- understands the importance of accepting responsibility for personal decisions and actions;
- knows the means of achieving personal and community health and well-being; and
- recognizes and understands the diverse nature of society.
V. A COLLABORATIVE AND QUALITY WORKER
- knows the structure and functions of the labor market;
- assesses individual interests, aptitudes, skills, and values in relation to demands of the work place; and
- demonstrates reliability, flexibility and concern for quality.
VI. AN INTEGRATIVE AND INFORMED THINKER
- applies knowledge and skills in and across English language arts, visual and performing arts, foreign languages, health and physical education, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and career preparation; and
- comprehends relationships among different modes of thought and methods associated with the traditional disciplines.
