Themes

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

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

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

Discovering and cultivating talents, interests and passions
Seeing the relevance of what is being learned in a clear and compelling way

Desire to Learn

Discovering what ignites an interest to learn more
Feeling capable and competent as learners

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

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

Treating self and others with empathy, respect, compassion, etc.
Acting responsibly toward self, others and surroundings

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