Holland Public Schools, in partnership with home and community, believe we must provide all learners with the knowledge and skills for continual growth and success as students within the school setting and as adults in society. With our focus on the future, we will equip and motivate our students to become life-long learners. We will know we are accomplishing our mission when all students are:
| | A. | EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS
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| | | Who
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| | | - use reading, writing, language, speaking, listening,
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technology, and the arts to communicate
- identify, select, and use the appropriate means of
communication for the audience
- demonstrate and promote positive interpersonal
communication
| | B. | COMPLEX THINKERS
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| | | Who
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| | | - employ reasoning strategies to solve problems
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| | | - use a variety of information gathering techniques and
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resources
- develop a plan to reach the desired goal
- apply knowledge to create new ideas and perspectives
| | C. | QUALITY PRODUCERS
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| | | Who
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| | | - combine and apply knowledge and skills to successfully reach
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the goal
- use effective organizational and time management skills
- strive towards excellence using creativity, initiative, and
determination
- work together to achieve team goal
| | D. | RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS
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| | | Who
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| | | - display character traits which contribute to society
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| | | - understand and practice the rights, responsibilities, and
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privileges of community involvement
- exhibit respect for each person, acknowledging, and learning
from diversity
| | E. | SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS
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| | | Who
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| | | - create a positive concept of self through knowledge, skills,
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and interaction
- set goals and take responsibility to reach them
- demonstrate adaptability and flexibility
Revised 11/17/97