2.  Our students will leave high school with the knowledge and skills they need for ◦ College ◦ Trade school ◦ Highly skilled job in the 21 st century ◦ Confident, self-directed, independent learners

4.  Critical Thinking & Problem Solving  Collaboration & Leadership  Agility & Adaptability  Initiative and Entrepreneurialism  Effective Oral & Written Communication  Accessing & Analyzing Information  Curiosity & Imagination

5.  National k-12 standards  What students need to be able to do for success in college and career  Emphasize critical thinking with strong foundation in literacy and math  These standards build from elementary to end of high school (backwards design)  Developed by the National Governors Association

6.  Think critically  Communicate with each other, with teachers, with other audiences ◦ Orally ◦ In Writing  Solve problems  Make decisions  Read complex text – especially informational text  Learn from taking risks, learn from failure  Defend their ideas and opinions  Use learning strategies effectively  Take ownership in learning  Apply what they know and learn

7.  R U C2 Ready?