Habits of Heart and Mind
High Tech High North County's "Habits of Heart and Mind" were developed so that students and staff can share a common language that encourages critical reflection on academic and personal growth.
We want every one of our graduates to take these "habits" with them when they leave us.
Habits of Heart
Self-Advocacy: students exhibit self-advocacy by
Intellectual Curiosity: students exhibit critical curiosity by
Integrity: students exhibit integrity by
Cooperation: students exhibit cooperation by
Unlimited Potential: students exhibit unlimited potential by
Habits of Mind
Evidence: a student uses data and examples to support statements and ideas.
Supposition: a student reflects on how things would/could be different under other circumstances.
Perspective: a student reflects on - and articulates - different points of view.
Significance: a student who can critically analyze and discuss the importance of projects and activities.
Connection: a student makes connections between their experiences in school and out of school, between different historical events, between fiction and life, and between academic disciplines (for example, between English and Biology).
We want every one of our graduates to take these "habits" with them when they leave us.
Habits of Heart
Self-Advocacy: students exhibit self-advocacy by
- speaking up when they are confused or concerned about something
- holding themselves accountable for their choices
- being prepared to create high-quality work every day
- pushing themselves to take on new challenges
- persevering in the face of challenges
- behaving professionally in their interactions with peers and adults
- respecting themselves
Intellectual Curiosity: students exhibit critical curiosity by
- seeking out new ideas and unfamiliar perspectives
- becoming aware of the advantages and limitations of their own perspectives
- thinking critically
- asking thought-provoking questions
- embodying hope
- seeking solutions.
Integrity: students exhibit integrity by
- grounding their actions in an ethical basis
- respectfully questioning their ethical and moral assumptions
- acknowledging and acting on their responsibility to our academic community, and the wider communities around us
- recognizing that personal freedom requires personal responsibility
Cooperation: students exhibit cooperation by
- supporting other individuals in their community (both teenagers and adults)
- treating peers and adults respectfully
- recognizing and appreciating the diversity of our academic community
Unlimited Potential: students exhibit unlimited potential by
- being constant and lifelong learners
- making choices with a moral purpose
- being dedicated and determined to achieve personal goals
- remaining open to unexpected possibilities.
Habits of Mind
Evidence: a student uses data and examples to support statements and ideas.
Supposition: a student reflects on how things would/could be different under other circumstances.
Perspective: a student reflects on - and articulates - different points of view.
Significance: a student who can critically analyze and discuss the importance of projects and activities.
Connection: a student makes connections between their experiences in school and out of school, between different historical events, between fiction and life, and between academic disciplines (for example, between English and Biology).