My Vision Statement for 2009-2010 * Proactive learners with written learning goals * Self-aware Christians who actively seek ways to help others and show concrete evidence of what they do * Proud presenters of what they know and how they'll use what they know * Students who advocate their choices because they thoughtfully weigh the options * Eager self-educators FOOD FOR THOUGHT - Thinking Skills for the 21st Century Metacognitive Thinking (thinking about your thinking) * set goals * have a repertoire of thinking skills * know which skills to use when * monitor effectiveness of efforts * assess processes and products from Paula Rutherford "Instruction for All Students", 2nd Edition 2008