Habits of Mind

1. COMPREHEND & CRITICALLY ANALYZE:
   Understand, interpret and critically analyze a variety of media (ie. Written texts, art, advertisements, music, maps, word problems) and consider points of view.
    
2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT TOOL:
   Use a variety of appropriate skills and tools to access and process relevant data (ie. Research skills, study skills, organizational skills, technology, note-taking, etc.)
    
3. COMMUNICATE CLEARLY & CREATIVELY:
   Communicate their ideas clearly and creatively in a variety of media (consider audience, evaluate and revise work, show perseverance, have pride in work, etc.)
    
4. CONNECT:
   Make connections between their learning and their self, their community, and their world.
    
5. COLLABORATE:
   Collaborate effectively with others in academic and social settings (ie. leadership, interpersonal skills, teamwork, conflict resolution)