"Competencies are the backbone of our system."

The competencies we use are "Learning What Matters" from Building 21 in Philadelphia. These competencies address academic skills and whole person skills.

what are competencies?

  • Competencies are statements about what students can do.

  • Competencies are organized by subject area ("Science Competencies")

  • There are 8 Competencies that we use so far!

    • Each competency has a list of skills that join together under it

    • Each skill has specific descriptions (called descriptors) students show