1. Students will have foundational knowledge and recognize significant ideas, concepts, structures, and values within and among the disciplines

a. Students demonstrate foundational understandings, concepts and values in: reading, language and literature; history and social sciences; mathematics; science; visual and performing arts; health; and human development.

b. Students synthesize information from multiple sources.

2. Students will explore the interconnections and relationships among the various disciplines; methodology and process skills as they attend to theoretical, ethical and practical implications.

a. Students apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to solve real-world situations.

3. Students will communicate clearly and effectively (both verbally and in writing) with a variety of audiences, using appropriate academic discourse and technology.

a. Students organize, write and/or deliver effective presentations using appropriate academic discourse and technologies.

4. Through coursework and community service, students will develop interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as develop an awareness of different perspective and cultural diversity.

a. Students serve the community in settings where a variety of populations in California are represented.

b. Students collaborate and communicate with, and develop an awareness of different perspectives and/or cultural backgrounds.

5. Students will critically analyze and reflect on experiences, materials and research to solve problems and acquire the qualities needed to become life-long learners.

a. Students critically examine evidence as a means to solve problems.

b. Students demonstrate an ability to conduct research, analyze evidence, reach conclusions and relate their own personal theories to empirical research and best practices.

6. Students will develop an appreciation of the aesthetics within their environment, both manmade structures and natural surroundings.

a. Students demonstrate an understanding of various concepts of beauty and their influence on human thought, behavior, and action.

b. Students are able to relate various concepts of beauty to the natural environment.