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MUSD Learner Outcomes and Competencies

Creative & Analytical

  • Can define goals and problems and use relevant resources and information to evaluate proposed solutions and/or create and test new ones
  • Recognize biases within themselves and others when evaluating information and solutions
  • Are curious learners for life
  • Are flexible, critical, and creative thinkers who are able to explain their reasoning
  • Understand and analyze how parts of a whole interact with each other in complex systems
  • Demonstrate mastery of core knowledge, skills, and dispositions
 

Resilient & Adaptable

  • Have the tools to persist through challenges and believe in their ability to grow
  • Persevere through difficult tasks to overcome academic and personal challenges
  • Employ strategies to maintain personal wellness, focus, fun, and intention in their lives
  • Pursue interests and develop strengths with pride, confidence, and healthy self-esteem
  • Adapt to a rapidly-changing world
 

Responsible & Globally Minded

  • Are engaged and mindful of their actions and how those actions impact themselves and others in their personal, local, and global communities
  • Act with integrity and respect both in person and in virtual environments
  • Work purposefully toward goals and objectives using good judgment in regard to their time, influence, and resources
  • Are curious about the world and aware of current events
  • Have the fundamental understanding, skills, and interest to responsibly engage with their personal, local, and/or global communities
 

Collaborative

  • Are able to work with others purposefully and respectfully to reach a common goal
  • Communicate their ideas, opinions, and reasoning clearly and effectively while respecting the ideas and opinions of others
  • Seek out thinking and perspectives different from their own
  • Welcome constructive feedback and an exchange of ideas
  • Share responsibility and are able to build consensus
 

Empathetic

  • Treat others with respect and kindness seeking to understand the diverse beliefs, perspectives and feelings of all people
  • Listen with an open mind with an intent to learn and understand
  • Foster a safe space for others to be their unique selves
  • Form positive relationships with others who have different life experiences
  • Advocate for others who may not feel included, valued, or represented