Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLR's)
Oakland School for the Arts will prepare its graduates to be: 
 
Effective communicators who: 
• Clearly articulate ideas and speak and write with eloquence 
• Code switch (use the appropriate communication for the situation) 
• Listen to others 
• Demonstrate their artistic voices. 
 
Critical thinkers who: 
• Question ideas and analyze a variety of perspectives 
• Have informed opinions while remaining open to other views 
• Integrate prior knowledge when solving problems 
• Choose imagination over cynicism 
 
Productive citizens who: 
• Positively contribute to the community and value the contributions of others  
• Collaborate successfully 
• Stay informed about world events in order to effect positive change 
• Accept and offer constructive criticism. 
 
Self-disciplined students and artists who: 
• Display pride and passion in their artistic and academic work 
• Demonstrate consistent effort and commitment through practice and focused study 
• Challenge themselves to achieve higher standards 
• Behave professionally as an audience member, classroom student, or community citizen.
 
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