Competencies for the 21 st Century LEMA VISION MISSION & STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES (SLO)

AT LEMA, OUR VALUES… We value STUDENTS who think reflectively about themselves, critically about the world and aspirational about their role in it. We value TEACHERS committed to providing an academic curriculum as rigorous as the demands of both the 21 st Century workplaces in which our students will be employed, and the college environments in which they will be enrolled. We value FAMILIES and are committed to empowering them to become active partners in their children’s education and are humbled by the trust they place in us.

OUR VISION: To be a community of students and teachers who are critical thinkers, striving for both academic and personal excellence, in a culture of compassion, support and improvement, in order to educate and graduate responsible, productive digital- media literate leaders. OUR MISSION To prepare students for an education in the media arts at the university and community college levels, who understand the role of the media arts in the world and how it affects their lives; ready to engage in 21 st Century careers in leadership positions with perseverance, creativity and craftsmanship as well as the collaborative, strategic-reasoning and technical skills required to build knowledge, identify, understand and solve problems and accomplish goals.

1. LEMA GRADUATES WILL BE CRITICAL THINKERS WHO CAN... Demonstrate original thought through problem solutions, hypothesis creation, written work and technical or artistic presentation. Develop opinions based on facts and defend his/her point of view Transfer learned skills to new situations Modify his/her performance to attain required results, based on feedback and assessment Leverage their personal knowledge and experiences to make informatio n meaningful.

2. LEMA GRADUATES WILL BE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS WHO CAN… Listen, speak, read, and write proficiently using Standard English. Speak with confidence interpersonally, within a group, and in making oral presentations. Present work using a variety of media, including productions using technology (video, graphic, and audio design/editing publications) drawing, voice or other performance. Contribute effectively in collaborative situations.

3. LEMA GRADUATES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE, SELF DIRECTED INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN… Set ambitious and realistic educational, career, and personal goals, set and follow a post-secondary plan. Demonstrate appropriate study and work habits, time and organizational management Demonstrate self-discipline, perseverance and self-motivation.

4. LEMA GRADUATES WILL BE PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO… Completes a minimum of 20 hours of community service; Demonstrates knowledge of global events and perspectives from other cultures Maintains academic and personal honesty Demonstrates awareness of personal heritage and appreciation for our diverse community. Understands and participates in the school governance process.

5. LEMA GRADUATES WILL BE MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY LITERATE WHO… Able to create, analyze, evaluate, and effectively utilize information, media, and technology. Understand both how media messages are constructed, and for what purposes Examine how individuals interpret messages differently, how values and points of view are included or excluded, and how media can influence beliefs and behaviors. Understand and utilize the most appropriate media creation tools, and conventions Use digital technologies, communication/networking tools and social networks to access, manage, evaluate and create information to successfully function in a knowledge economy

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