Graduate Traits Demonstrate Faith in God and an appreciation of His love through living positive, respectful lives as servant leaders, drawing upon His strength to be confident decision makers, to lead balanced lives and to be responsible stewards of the broader natural world;
Demonstrate an Appreciation for Different Perspectives evident within our world and among individuals as they work with others empathetically, cooperatively, and democratically, without regard to race or economic background, and they will learn language of respect and responsibility as they actively listen to the thoughts and opinions of others;
Display a Positive Self Image through their honesty and integrity, moral and ethical decision-making, and willingness to accept responsibility for personal choices. They will self-confidently and respectfully demonstrate good manners. They will demonstrate that they understand the power of options, the promise of good judgement, and the rewards of thoughtfulness in the areas of personal behavior and intellectual pursuits;
Confidently Embrace Their Individual Gifts and Talents in a desire to make the most of educational opportunities, to “see the big picture” through synthesizing knowledge, to set and achieve priorities, and to communicate ideas to groups of adults and/or peers;
Demonstrate a Curiosity About Life a creative thirst for invention, a self-directed and drive to learn, an ability to use organized and habitual learning skills, and an openness to explore new things and to meet new people;
Display a Developmentally Appropriate Ability to Use a Variety of Forms of Expression (ie. written, verbal, artistic, musical, dramatic, athletic, and spiritual), as well as utilizing the tools of the educated (ie. paper, writing implements, artistic media, instruments, technological hardware/software), and to know when it is best to employ each;
Embrace a Love of Learning Forms of Expression that inspire confidence to think critically, to
listen intently, and to explore unceasingly in an attempt to discern the worth of information carefully and to understand that proper study requires examination both in depth and breadth; and
Appreciate the Importance of Physical Wellness, exercise, nutrition, personal hygiene, and the benefits of teamwork, coordination, cooperation, and fun learned through physical activities.
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