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The Paramount High School community is dedicated to the academic, social, and personal growth of individuals within a student-centered environment that encourages students to become life-long learners and contributing members of democracy in an ever-changing world.
 
EXPECTED SCHOOL-WIDE LEARNING RESULTS (ESLRS)
 
We strive to have a graduate be...
 
A PRODUCTIVE INDIVIDUAL IN SOCIETY who...
Thinks, speaks, reads and writes clearly in English
Identifies and solves problems by applying critical thinking skills and
mathematical reasoning
Finds appropriate solutions as an individual or in collaboration with others
Uses effective communication skills
Actively pursues knowledge through a variety of resources
incorporating the use of technology
 
AN EFFECTIVE AND INFORMED CITIZEN who...
Interprets and responds to different sources of information
Takes a positive, active role in his/her community
Selects an ethical course of action when faced with choices
Practices environmental responsibility
 
A CULTURALLY AWARE PERSON who...
Respects one’s own culture and appreciates cultural similarities and
differences
Recognizes and affirms the dignity and worth of every individual
Accepts and deals positively with human diversity
 
A SELF-DIRECTED LEARNER who...
Reflects upon personal growth and development
Practices good health habits and physical fitness
Acquires new skills and applies knowledge
Establishes career and life-long learning goals
Accepts personal responsibility