1. Literary Knowledge in content areas: Science, Math , ELA, Social Studies
2. Exposure to different form of Literature, genres: classical world
3. Effective Writer : develop topic, organize knowledge and ideas, spelling, grammar, sentence construction, vocabulary
4. Critical Thinking: analyze, check sources, accuracy, differentiate between fact/opinion, Internet sources
5. Electives - application
6. Conduct Research
7. Collaborative team work
8. Learn how to learn - learning style

Skills
1. Independent thinker
2. Critical Thinker
3. Being a good citizen
4. Tolerance and acceptance of everyone's differences " we will accept everyone's differences no matter what."
5. Sportsmanship

Acquisition of Skills
1. Diverse community of students
2. Strong writing programs
3. Strong PE/Athletic Programs
4. Raising the bar for acdemic expectations
5. Academic Rigor