1. Critical Thinking, Sound Reasoning and Logical Communication
1.1 Demonstration of Critical Thinking
1.2 Demonstration of Sound Reasoning
1.3 Demonstration of Logical Communication
2. Literacy in Writing, Reading, Speaking, and Listening
2.1 Writing
2.2 Reading, Speaking, and Listening
3. Mathematical Organization and Skills
3.1 Interpret mathematical formulas and graphs and draw inferences from them
3.2 Represent mathematical information symbolically, visually, and numerically
3.3 Use arithmetical, algebraic, and geometric methods to solve problems
3.4 Estimate and check answers to mathematical problems to determine reasonableness
4. Respect and Understanding of Science and Scientific Inquiry
4.1 Demonstrate literacy in communicating about scientific topics
4.2 Articulate an understanding of the Scientific Process
4.3 Able to analyze scientific data, interpret results, and evaluate ethical implications
5. Historical Awareness
5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of historical facts, themes, and ideas
5.2 Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate historical knowledge and reasoning in writing
5.3 Articulate to illustrate contacts among societies in terms of interactions, benefits/costs
6. Respect for other people and cultures
6.1 Perceive any given event from more than one cultural viewpoint
6.2 Gain an appreciation of their cultural heritage and how that has shaped their attitudes and opinions
6.3 Recognize and celebrate cultural diversity
7. Attentiveness to one’s own values and those of others
7.1 Articulate a coherent ethical framework from which they made decisions
7.2 Actively cultivate an appreciation for diversity and alternative perspectives
7.3 Recognize the importance of accountability, integrity, and willingness to accept responsibility
8. Consciousness and appreciation of the arts
8.1 Describe how art/music is influenced/expressed by the time/culture of their creation
8.2 Analyze the principal elements found in the visual arts and/or the musical arts
8.3 Formally analyze selected works of art and/or music according to principles discussed
9. Life Long Scholarship
9.1 Demonstration of continual pursuit of knowledge and cognitive enrichment