It is the goal of the Prentice School District to develop in each student the following qualities:
CONFIDENCE
1. From self-discipline
4. From experience in physical activities
5. From overcoming failure
COMPETENCE
1. In reading, writing and arithmetic skills
2. In the ability to study independently
3. In the development of spiritual, ethnical, and moral value
4. In skills of communica
tion of information, ideas and feelings
5. In use of concepts and ideas of mathematical, physical, natural, and social sciences
6. In ability to interact with other people and with the total environment
7. In the development of current technological skills
COMPASSION
1. To listen with understanding to ideas of others
2. To respect associates at home, at school, everywhere
3. To understand and respect persons with cultural differences
4. To be sensitive to the needs and desires of others
5. To be aware of the effect of actions on our physical and natural environment
6. To behave responsibly
CURIOSITY
1. For always seeking information and ideas for lifelong learning
2. For questioning ideas and conclusions of others
3. For understanding the effect of new events and ideas
4. For finding logical explanations for a problem
5. For predicting and evaluating the probable effects of own efforts and those of others
6. For developing interest in the arts and humanities
CREATIVITY
1. To imagine a better way to meet a challenge
2. To develop a new synthesis of skills and ideas to express feeling
3. To combine ideas and information to extend knowledge and capability