Oak Hill High School will provide a learning environment within
our caring community that is dedicated to preparing all students to
be clear and effective communicators, creative and practical
problem-solvers, integrative and informed thinkers, self-directed
life-long learners, effective users of technology, collaborative and
quality workers, and citizens who are involved, civic-minded, and
personally and socially responsible.

 I. A Clear and Effective Communicator

A. uses English language effectively;
B. is able to present ideas and thoughts in a variety of modalities so that the audience understands; and
C. is able to communicate for distinct purposes.
 

II. A Creative and Practical Problem-Solver

            A. uses appropriate decision-making strategies to solve problems and
           successfully achieve goals and objectives.
 

III. An Integrative and Informed Thinker

A. uses higher-level thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, and evaluation); and
B. integrates and synthesizes information from multiple sources and disciplines.

IV. A Self-Directed Life-Long Learner

A. develops and uses research skills;
B. is a reflective learner;
C. demonstrates initiative and motivation for setting and attaining goals; and
D. is steadfast in purpose.

V. An Effective User of Technology

           A. has the ability to use appropriate technology for a variety of
           purposes.
 

VI. A Collaborative and Quality Worker

A. contributes in group settings to accomplish goals;
B. produces work which meets high standard of quality individually and in groups;
and
C. understands individual roles within a group.

VII. A Citizen Who is Involved, Civic-Minded, and Personally and Socially Responsible

           A. understands the positive or negative impact of speech and personal behaviors on
           oneself, others, and the environment;

B. is a positive contributing member of a larger community with rules and expectations;
C. understands rights and responsibilities as a member of society; and
D. understands that there are legal and acceptable avenues to promote change.