Guiding Principles

MAINE GUIDING PRINCIPLES

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.

  • III. A CREATIVE AND PRACTICAL PROBLEM SOLVER observes situations objectively to clearly and accurately define problems;

  • frames questions and designs data collection and analysis strategies from all disciplines to answer those questions;

  • identifies patterns, trends, and relationships that apply to solutions to problems;

  • generates a variety of solutions, builds a case for the best response, and critically evaluates its effectiveness of this response.

  • II. A SELF-DIRECTED LEARNER creates career and education plans that reflect personal goals, interests and skills, and available resources;

  • demonstrates the capacity to undertake independent study;

  • finds and uses information from libraries, electronic data bases, and other resources.

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;

  • 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 workplace;

  • 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, social studies, and career preparation; and

  • comprehends relationships among different modes of thought and methods associated with the traditional disciplines