Profile of a Graduate from Hyde Park Schools
Overview
The Hyde Park school community has high expectations and standards for all students. We challenge and inspire individuals to become creative and critical thinkers who make ethical choices. Our students will be able to work both independently and collaboratively to solve problems. They will become life-long learners and responsible citizens in a democratic society, and be prepared for the demands of a highly technological and global community.
Our schools provide nurturing, respectful environments that develop and support the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and aesthetic development of our students. We celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging for all students, emphasizing the importance of contributing to the greater community.
The Board of Education, teachers, administrators, school staff, parents, students and community members all share the responsibility for education in Hyde Park. The Hyde Park Central School District is dedicated to continuous improvement and is committed to maintaining the flexibility necessary to anticipate and respond to a changing world.
Expectations
Hyde Park Graduates will be:
Responsible Individuals
Who respect themselves and others through healthy lifestyles and positive community relationships.
Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
- demonstrate morality, political correctness, ethics
- promote basic health and life well-being
- demonstrate personal financial management
- establish priorities
- recognize the importance of work and leisure activities
- respect the opinions of others
- demonstrate teamwork and cooperation
- possess life skills necessary to function in society (e.g., parenting skills, market-wise educated consumer)
- demonstrate appropriate behavior and understand consequences of inappropriate behavior
Self-Directed Life-Long Learners
Who understand and appreciate learning.
Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
- set appropriate goals and strive for their attainment
- identify problems, seek solutions
- exercise intellectual curiosity
- explore and pursue personal and career options
- recognize, evaluate and respond to change
- pursue life-long learning
Critical Thinkers
Who anticipate, identify and evaluate issues and use multiple resources to solve problems in a variety of contexts.
Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
- exercise judgment
- conduct research, process information and derive conclusions
- defend and explain decisions in a variety of settings
- access, analyze, synthesize and communicate information
- demonstrate creativity
Involved Citizens
Who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary for full participation in a democratic society that is part of a global community.
Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
- respect the rights of others
- accept responsibility for their own actions
- contribute to the quality of life in local, state, national and global communities
- embrace diversity
- participate in government, citizenship and volunteerism
- perform as a well-rounded member of society
Effective Communicators
Who comprehend and express knowledge, thoughts, feelings and perceptions in a variety of ways.
Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
- can read, write, speak and listen in a variety of contexts
- utilize a variety of media including visual and graphic tools
- demonstrate effective presentation skills
- effectively use interpersonal/interactive communication skills
- can communicate effectively in spoken and written English
Cooperative Participants
Who, in working groups, accomplish goals and tasks while appreciating individual contributions.
Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
- assume a variety of roles in working groups
- demonstrate interpersonal skills
- use conflict resolution skills
- maintain personal integrity within a group
Culturally Appreciative Persons
Who value arts and humanities in their diverse forms and who respect creative expression of interests, talents, experiences and historical appreciation.
Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
- explore artistic, cultural and intellectual accomplishments from various societies
- appreciate and contribute to the culturally rich heritage of the Hudson Valley
- speak and use language other than English
- understand and value the arts
Mathematically, Scientifically and Technologically Competent People
Who apply the skills and strategies of mathematics, science and technology to everyday tasks and problems.
Hyde Park Graduates will have essential skills that:
- use knowledge, skills, tools and materials to express and solve problems
- learn new systems and adapt old ones for new purposes
- apply and synthesize math, science and technology knowledge and skills
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P. O. Box 2033
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-4000
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District Fax: 229-4056
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Last updated Wednesday, 07-Nov-2007 21:54:25 EST