District Wide Competencies include the points embedded in our district vision. Because of that, they are sometimes referred to as the "District Vision Points." The competencies are transferrable skills that we hope to grow in all students by integrating explicit instruction, student practice with feedback, and student ownership of evidence of the learning related to these competencies.

Communicate: I can understand and integrate information from multiple sources/media to share a clear, concise message for an accurate exchange of ideas and information

• Credibility of information

• Information from diverse sources

• Tailor message to audience

• Appropriate platform for message

Collaborate: I can effectively contribute to a process with others to achieve common goals

• Positive and productive team climate

• Making necessary compromises

• Respectful, professional manner

Think Globally:  I can analyze the dynamics of how cultures, global issues and human interactions are interconnected in the world, and act accordingly.                       

• Differences in cultures

• My impact on global issues

• Interconnectedness of local, national and global issues

Create and Innovate: I can generate ideas by questioning conventional approaches, finding new insights, and/or designing new, cutting edge techniques

• Generate original ideas

• Idea design and refinement

• Creative production and innovation

Solve Problems: I can use a process to solve problems with an effective solution.

• Identify problem

• Investigate potential solutions

• Design and implement best solution

• Evaluate the efficacy of the solution

Persevere (GRIT): I maintain effort in the face of adversity to overcome problems and achieve goals. (draft)

• Inner drive

• Goal setting

• Growth mindset

• Facing adversity

Employability: : I can demonstrate the skills and dispositions needed to be a successful contributor in a global society