FOOTHILL HIGH SCHOOL EXPECTED SCHOOLWIDE LEARNING RESULTS

ALL STUDENTS WILL:

BECOME INDEPENDENT, LIFELONG LEARNERS by:

• Seeking and appreciating knowledge and valuing what is learned
• Applying knowledge and setting goals
• Adapting learning methods while working toward goals
• Reading and writing for pleasure

UTILIZE ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN CURRENT AND FUTURE SITUATIONS by:

• Reading, writing, speaking and listening effectively in academic, professional and public settings.
• Applying computational, problem-solving, time-management, and test-taking skills
• Applying research skills and technological fluency
• Collaborating in teams and groups

STRENGTHEN PERSONAL CHARACTER by:

• Formulating and practicing a positive sense of mental and physical health
• Developing a work ethic
• Practicing civility, integrity, honor, and consideration toward others
• Retaining individual thought while allowing for compromise, risk-taking and collaboration

PRACTICE ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS by:

• Negotiating conflicts and honoring agreements
• Understanding patriotic duties, rights, and privileges of citizens in a democracy
• Honoring diversity
• Understanding the need for activism, service and political and global awareness