Portrait of a Learner

A graduate of FNESU is an Information Savvy, Emotionally Intelligent, Trustworthy, Financially Literate Creative Thinker, Independent Decision Maker, & Contributor.

Information Savvy

I know how to seek, evaluate, use, and create information effectively.

I can communicate effectively in writing and speech.

I can comprehend & analyze literature.

I can research effectively.

I can analyze and interpret scientific information.

I can model with mathematics.

I can demonstrate the knowledge & skills to achieve & maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.

Emotionally Intelligent

I demonstrate both personal and social competence.

I can analyze how my actions impact myself and others.

I understand the feelings and perspectives of other people.

I can make a plan to build on a personal strength, meet a personal need, or address a personal challenge.

Trustworthy

I have the ability to earn the confidence of others.

I can manage my academic and personal responsibilities.

I can exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects and promotes success of self and others.

I can consider other people’s needs as well as my own when making decisions.

I can construct arguments, critique others’ arguments, and respond to the critiques of others.

Financially Literate

I understand how money is generated, spent, saved, and invested.

I can apply strategies to monitor income and expenses, plan for spending, and save for future goals.

I can apply reliable information and systematic decision making to personal financial decisions.

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Creative Thinker

I have the ability to look at something in a new way.

I can look for the meaning of problems, plan pathways to a solution, and communicate with precision.

I can make meaning of art.

I can conceive and develop new artistic ideas and work.

Analyze & explain how historical contexts shape people’s perspectives.

Analyze the human contributions of diverse cultural groups in the world.

I can use design thinking to collaboratively generate innovative solutions to solve complex problems.

Independent Decision Maker

I have the ability to choose between two or more courses of action with confidence.

I can analyze how decision-making skills impact academic performance and interpersonal relationships.

I can evaluate outcomes of potential solutions before making a decision.

I can apply decision-making skills and goal setting to improve health.

I can consider information carefully and use reason to make decisions and apply knowledge.

Contributor

I give of myself to something outside of myself.

I can contribute to my communities.

I can act as a citizen by understanding how governments function and by exercising my rights and responsibilities.

I can collaborate to plan, implement, and evaluate a project that addresses an identified need in my school and community.

I can evaluate my contribution in groups as a member and leader.

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