With the support of the whole school community, students in the Hillsborough City School District will work towards becoming...
People of good character who are...
- ethical, trustworthy, responsible, fair, and respectful
-empathetic, caring, kind, and positively intentioned
-invested in making a positive impact on their family, community, and world
-self-reliant, self-directed, and demonstrate positive self-advocacy
Innovators and problem solvers who are...
- critical, innovative, and creative contributors
- collaborative, constructive, and dependable group members and leaders
- flexible, adaptable, and reflective risk takers who understand that failure is temporary
- resilient, perseverant, and show grit
Effective communicators who...
- listen to and think deeply about multiple perspectives
- are clear, persuasive, and can articulate complex ideas
- utilize a variety of communication modes, including writing
- speak with confidence, ask questions to enhance their understanding
Global citizens who...
- embrace other cultures, communities, and people of all abilities
- have an understanding of other languages, religions, cultures, and lifestyles
- see themselves as part of an interconnected, interdependent world
Lifelong learners who...
- pursue and contribute to their passions
- have strong content knowledge that is broad, deep, and continues to grow
- demonstrate initiative, are organized, and plan ahead
- have follow-through, show diligence, and maintain focus
- are curious and pursue learning for its own sake
Effective users of information, media, and technology who...
- can access, analyze, and synthesize information
- distinguish between reliable and unreliable information
- can use technology to research, create, communicate, and express ideas
- demonstrate positive and appropriate digital citizenship