• TUHSD Mission Statement & Graduate Profile 

    Tamalpais Union High School District is committed to educating students to be critical thinkers who are caring, collaborative,

    and knowledgeable community members. Our students will work to improve a diverse and dynamic society.

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    Collaboration

    2

    Critical Thinking

    3

    Intercultural Competence

    4

    Communication

    5

    Creative and Independent Learning

    6

    Character

    Work creatively and effectively towards common goals


    Use interpersonal skills to build positive relationships and promote collaborative learning


    Exercise flexibility, open-mindedness, and compromise during collaborative work. 


    Provide and receive effective feedback


     

    Identify, define, and solve authentic problems 


    Pose substantive questions

     

    Reason effectively and argue from evidence



    Reflect critically on learning experiences, processes and solutions


    Critically analyze sources of information for accuracy and bias

    Understand, value and respect a variety of cultures, backgrounds,  communities, and identities 


    Learn to understand and value multiple perspectives and experiences while acknowledging personal bias


    Question the status quo and advocate for equity


    Advocate for a just and democratic society for all people

    Listen intently to decipher meaning, values, attitudes and intentions



    Engage in discussion and ask questions to gain and demonstrate understanding

     


    Use multiple mediums to communicate and  express ideas creatively


     

    Understand & nurture a growth mindset 


    Successfully navigate the learning process, recognizing both accomplishments and challenges



    Seek different ways to gain knowledge



     Embrace curiosity  to ensure continuous improvement and life-long learning

     



     

    Demonstrate responsibility, integrity, and  trustworthiness


    Develop emotional intelligence and self awareness


    Be empathetic and show compassion for others


    Model confidence and resilience


    Engage civically

     





    Board Approved 5/10/2022 

    lntercultural competence is the ability to function effectively across cultures, to think and act appropriately, and to communicate and work with people from different cultural backgrounds – at home or abroad.  Adapted from Leung, K., Ang, S. and Tan, M.L. (2014), 'Intercultural Competence', Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behaviour, 1:4889-519

    Adopted May 10, 2022