In Elk Grove Unified School District graduate demonstrates readiness to success in college, career, and life through:

• Analyzes problems by exercising critical thinking to formulate and ask pertinent questions
• Develops solutions using innovative, inventive, and intuitive ideas and approaches
• Utilizes resources and processes necessary to solve problems

• Possesses and applies skills necessary for living independently
• Sets and meets realistic, measurable goals; makes adjustments as needed
• Articulates strengths, weaknesses, abilities, and limitations as these apply to achieving plans and goals after graduation
• Manages and balances time, resources, and responsibilities

• Demonstrates mastery of technology necessary for college and career success
• Exhibits willingness to learn and utilize new technology
• Understands the evolving role of technology in industry and society

• Articulates thoughts and ideas in all forms of communication: oral, written, and non-verbal
• Reads, listens, and observes effectively
• Relates to and collaborates with diverse groups to achieve a common purpose

• Demonstrates knowledge about school, local, and global issues
• Respects cultural differences
• Participates in diverse school and community organizations willingly and cooperatively

• Makes commitments and keeps them, giving full effort
• Takes responsibility for actions
• Acts with honesty, authenticity, and sincerity