Students demonstrate the ability to investigate meaningful questions through sustained, structured inquiry. They gather and evaluate sources, design investigations, analyze findings, and communicate conclusions with clarity and integrity.

Students evaluate evidence, reason logically, and design thoughtful solutions to complex problems.

Students use digital tools and computational thinking to create, automate, and evaluate work and information.

Students apply mathematical and statistical tools to interpret data, model situations, and solve problems.

Students demonstrate originality and design thinking in generating, refining, and realizing ideas into expressive or functional outcomes.

Students communicate ideas clearly, effectively and creatively in writing, speaking, and digital media.

Students understand and engage with social, political, and historical systems as informed global citizens.

Students contribute to group success through teamwork and leadership, demonstrating initiative, responsibility, and respectful communication.

Students take ownership of the learning process, set goals, reflect on progress, and adapt strategies over time.

Students demonstrate ongoing commitment to physical, mental, and emotional well-being through self-awareness, reflection, and healthy habits.

Students develop and test scientific or engineered solutions to complex technical problems. This could include writing research papers, building physical or computational models, robotics, lab work, or any other scientific or engineering project.

Students collect, analyze, and visualize data to uncover insights, build models, or inform decisions. This could include conducting research, writing research papers, or any other type of data science-focused research.

Students identify needs or opportunities and create solutions that demonstrate initiative and value creation. This could include starting or contributing to a business or non-profit, creating or selling artifacts or services, or any other entrepreneurial venture.

Students produce visual, audio, or multimedia works that demonstrate creativity, technique, and message, combining technical and creative competence. This could include choreography, playwriting, music composition, video game development, creative writing, videography, or any other creative medium.

Students investigate philosophical or systemic questions with empathy and reasoning. Students lead or contribute to meaningful change in their community through service, advocacy, or organizing. This could include analyzing ethical dilemmas, engaging with foreign cultures, analyzing international systems, proposing or analyzing political change, engaging with non-profit groups, or any other human-centered project.