Rutland Middle School is dedicated to focusing on the School District 23 Attributes of a Learner in order to prepare our students and inspire them into life long learners.
The School District 23 Attributes of a Learner
A Thinker – a person who analyzes, makes connections, inferences, asks questions, and transfers knowledge through:
· Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
· Open Mindedness and Reflection
· Flexibility and Adaptability
A Learner – a person who is engaged, resilient and seeks to understand through:
· Literacy, Numeracy, and Subject competencies
· Information, Media and Technology Literacy
· Self-Direction, Work Ethic and Accountability
· Healthy Lifestyle
· Financial Literacy
A Collaborator – a person who excels at working with others to create new understanding through:
· Appreciating Diversity
· Effective Communication
· Interdependence
· Relationship Building
A Contributor – a person who participates in the local and global community through:
· Finding, Following, and Sharing Passions
· Respect, Empathy, and Kindness
· Integrity and Ethical Behaviour
· Civic and Environmental Responsibility
· Embracing Diverse Cultures and Lifestyles
An Innovator – a person who sees possibilities and generates original ideas with value through:
· Curiosity and Imagination
· Creativity, Design, and Performance
· Initiative and Entrepreneurship
