Themes
Global Awareness
Global Awareness
- Understanding global issues such as economic changes, competition for natural resources, and growth of the worldwide middle class
- Understanding, appreciating, and working with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions, etc.
Energy & Sustainability
Energy & Sustainability
- Demonstrating an understanding of the environment and conditions affecting it such as air, climate, land, food, energy, water and ecosystems
- Understanding society’s impact on the natural world
- Taking action toward addressing environmental issues
Life Balance & Wellness
Life Balance & Wellness
- Taking charge of your life through balancing academics, extracurricular activities, sports, families, friends, media consumption and use of electronic devices, etc.
- Making appropriate choices regarding health and wellness
- Understanding preventative health measures such as: nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance, stress reduction
Meaning/Purpose/Passion
Meaning/Purpose/Passion
- Discovering and cultivating talents, interests and passions
- Seeing the relevance of what is being learned in a clear and compelling way
Desire to Learn
Desire to Learn
- Discovering what ignites an interest to learn more
- Feeling capable and competent as learners
Ethics, Civic & Personal Responsibility
Ethics, Civic & Personal Responsibility
- Exercising the rights and responsibilities of citizenship
- Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior
- Acting responsibly by keeping the interests of others in mind
Leadership
Leadership
- Using interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a common goal
- Utilizing the strengths of others to accomplish desired results
- Inspiring others to reach their best through example
Character Development
Character Development
- Treating self and others with empathy, respect, compassion, etc.
- Acting responsibly toward self, others and surroundings