Guiding Principles

Core Values

Mission

San Dieguito Academy is a learning community which nurtures the individual, promotes academic rigor, provides varied opportunities for success, values excellence, and celebrates creative expression.

Vision

We will cultivate compassion, optimism, and love for learning, while building on our core values, so all students may lead rewarding lives and contribute to their communities.

Graduation Goals

San Dieguito Academy supports its students in becoming:

SUCCESSFUL LEARNERS WHO:
     Practice effective study skills
     Identify and build on their individual learning styles
     Reflect on and monitor their own academic and personal growth
     Apply their learning outside the classroom
CRITICAL THINKERS AND CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVERS WHO:
     Analyze information effectively
     Demonstrate open-mindedness, flexibility, and creativity
     Tolerate uncertainty
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS WHO:
     Convey ideas and information clearly, confidently, and
          persuasively through writing, speaking, etc.
     Understand, analyze, and evaluate ideas and information through
          reading, listening, etc.
     Use self-expression to explore ideas and emotions
RESILIENT INDIVIDUALS WHO:
Overcome difficulties and setbacks
Seek balance, meaning, and joy in their lives
RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO:
     Respect and appreciate individuality and diversity
     Collaborate effectively
     Play active roles in improving their communities
     Act with integrity and honesty
     Accept responsibility for their actions