As Principal of Falcon Creek Middle
School, I am committed to instilling
21st Century Skills in
each child attending our innovative middle school. As students enter
classrooms at Falcon Creek, be assured that they will receive the
prerequisite skills to succeed to be effective citizens, workers and
leaders in the 21st Century. There is a dramatic need for students to
be prepared for rigorous higher education coursework in today's world.
In order for students to meet career challenges in a globally
competitive workforce, middle school students must develop the
Habits
of Mind
to face the
future challenges awaiting them.
| This skill set
includes: |
• Information and communication skills
(information
and
media literacy skills; communication skills) |
| •
Civic Literacy |
• Thinking and problem-solving
(critical
thinking
systems thinking; problem identification, formulation and solution;
creativity and intellectual curiosity) |
•
Interpersonal and self-direction skills
(interpersonal
and
collaborative skills; self-direction; accountability and adaptability;
social responsibility) |
| •
Financial.
Economic and business literacy, and
developing entrepreneurial skills (to enhance
workplace
productivity and career options) |
| •
Global literacy |
Lee Colan stated, “The most important thing in life and work is to
decide what is
most
important.” At Falcon Creek Middle School, we are confident that these
skill sets guide our efforts as we educate today’s youth, for
tomorrow’s challenges.