Self-Sufficient Individual

9th Grade

POSITIVE ATTITUDE: be familiar with the benefits of a positive attitude

LIFE-LONG LEARNER: understand that learning does not take place solely within the time and space confines of school

PROBLEM-SOLVING: understand how to attempt to solve a problem individually by using their available resources

HYGIENE: understand that personal image matters; articulate why personal care is important and act on this understanding on a daily basis

10th Grade

POSITIVE ATTITUDE: describe the benefits of a positive attitude

LIFE-LONG LEARNER: display their understanding of a real-world phenomenon outside of the standards studied in school

PROBLEM-SOLVING: understand how to discriminate between situations in which they can solve a problem on their own and when help is absolutely necessary

11th Grade

POSITIVE ATTITUDE: use first-hand experience to explain the benefits of possessing a positive attitude

LIFE-LONG LEARNER: delineate the importance of being a self-sustaining life-long learner

PROBLEM-SOLVING: produce effective plans for solving problems with or without the assistance of outside agents

12th Grade

POSITIVE ATTITUDE: possess an attitude conducive to success in the professional and social world

LIFE-LONG LEARNER: possess a desire to continue learning and growing in all aspects of life

PROBLEM-SOLVING: become a self-sustaining individuals who has a thorough understanding of how and when to use resources

9th Grade

CAREER PLAN: develop an awareness of the career options that exist for them given their interests

TIME MANAGEMENT: begin using calendars, planners, and schedules for all tasks, both academic and non-academic

10th Grade

CAREER PLAN: narrow down career options and begin establishing plans for meeting the requirements of each career.

TIME MANAGEMENT: plan every event, both in and out of school, using the tool of their choice

11th Grade

CAREER PLAN: identify desired career and begin constructing a step-by-step plan for achieving goals within that career

TIME MANAGEMENT: describe the importance of time management and express this value in a presentation

12th Grade

CAREER PLAN: posses a step-by-step career plan that addresses trajectories beginning upon graduation from AAS

TIME MANAGEMENT: guide younger students on how to effectively manage time

9th Grade

FAILURE: become familiar with the concept that failure is a part of growth and leads to learning

FAIR VS. EQUAL: understand that fair doesn’t always mean equal and that each person has different needs in order to make things fair

BELIEF IN SELF/REFLECTION: able to set personal goals

10th Grade

FAILURE: able to reflect on their experiences and make changes accordingly (what worked, what didn’t, what can I do next time?)

BELIEF IN SELF/REFLECTION: able to reflect on personal goals that they have set for themselves

FIND YOUR PURPOSE: become familiar with different job opportunities

11th Grade

BELIEF IN SELF/REFLECTION: able to set personal goals (big and small) and create a plan for achieving those goals as well as reflect on their experiences and make changes as needed

FIND YOUR PURPOSE: are aware of their options of what they can do after high school and have experience in various job settings

12th Grade

FAILURE: understand how to use failure as a learning opportunity

BELIEF IN SELF/REFLECTION: understand that they have the ability to achieve anything they desire in this life if they put in the work and effort

FIND YOUR PURPOSE: have a clear idea of what they want to do after High School and have a plan in place on how they will reach that vision