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School-Wide Academic Goals (S.W.A.G.)

A Northgate Graduate will meet the California Academic Standards and be able to do the following skills clearly, effectively, and fluently:

Communicate: A Northgate Graduate…
▪   Reads.
▪   Writes.
▪   Listens.
▪   Speaks.
▪   Utilizes technology and media.
▪   Considers other ideas and perspectives.

Critically Think: A Northgate Graduate…  
▪  Makes connections.
▪  Finds information, evaluates sources, and utilizes resources effectively in all
   disciplines.
▪  Evaluates and assesses a problem, examines the data, and arrives at a solution.
▪   Recognizes perspective and bias.
▪   Asks thoughtful questions to deepen understanding and reflects on newfound   
   knowledge.
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Create: A Northgate Graduate…
▪   Works through processes to solve problems.
▪   Proposes and designs solutions.
▪   Implements creative and aesthetic elements into projects.
▪  Practices regularly for fluency and efficiency.
▪  Performs to the best of his/her ability.
▪  Uses technological tools to create original work and design innovative
   solutions.

Collaborate and Construct: A Northgate Graduate…

▪  Works effectively with community members.
▪  Starts and completes projects promptly.
▪  Persists when addressing a problem or completing a project.
▪  Models resiliency when met with adversity.
▪  Demonstrates skill in collaborative and individual approaches to work.
▪  Produces collaborative and individual original work in a variety of forms.

Connect: A Northgate Graduate…
▪  Relates ideas and skills learned in the academic setting to the everyday world.
▪  Engages in learning experiences throughout life and values the learning    
  process.
▪  Demonstrates mindfulness and the understanding that one’s actions have far-
   reaching effects.
▪  Models stewardship and environmental literacy.
▪  Adapts to new and different ideas and demonstrates cultural, global and ethical  
  awareness.
▪  Utilizes technological tools and resources to solve problems and receive     
  support.
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