GASD employs a workforce of approximately 400 individuals with a variety of skills and abilities. Looking ahead, GASD is excited about our focus on a well-rounded education for students that considers multiple pathways that can lead students to success after graduation. GASD has identified five competencies that describe the profile of a GASD graduate and will use these competencies as our long-term transfer goals to thread the student experience from kindergarten through grade 12. GASD is preparing for the future by embracing the diverse cultures in our community and the expanding power of technology to address the unique needs of every student. Our five core competencies serve to focus our attention on what matters most for our children as we prepare them for success in an unpredictable world.
Competency 1: Critical Thinking and Social Responsibility Competency 2: Creativity and Innovation Competency 3: Literacy and Communication Competency 4: Physical and Emotional Health Competency 5: General Knowledge and Academic Preparation
We recognize five pathways that students may take beyond graduation:
Workforce Pathway Military Pathway
4-year College Pathway 2-year College Pathway Trade School Pathway
All five pathways can lead to success. GASD will support students in finding the pathway that best serves their passions and matches their skillsets. By engaging students at the earliest ages, we believe that explicit attention to our GASD Core Competencies will provide opportunities for students to grow in their understanding of self and take ownership for their personal growth and development. GASD will provide opportunities that permit choice and time to investigate topics that matter to our students. GASD students will grow in their confidence while learning how they find their own voice to communicate their thoughts and ideas in different ways and for different purposes while building the academic knowledge and skills to compete in a global economic system and become contributing members of society. It is our vision, that by investing in the empowerment of our children, every student will experience personal success and positively impact the world.
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