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Mission and goals


St. Naum Ohridski educates students to become:
Effective Communicators who:
* express ideas, emotions, and personal experiences clearly and creatively through the written and spoken word and through the arts.
* listen critically with understanding and empathy.
Literate Individuals who:
* integrate learning and apply it to authentic situations.
* read fluently with comprehension for a variety of purposes.
* develop a strong foundation in all academic disciplines.
* access, analyze, evaluate and present information using diverse resources.
Critical Thinkers and Problem Solvers who:
* apply creativity and persistence, and develop awareness of their own thinking, in defining problems and developing strategies to solve them.
* demonstrate flexibility in thinking.
Self-Directed, Productive Learners who:
* seek personal excellence in intellectual, artistic, practical and physical endeavors.
* independently pursue learning.
* set, achieve and reflect on personal and collective goals.
* make healthy choices.
Constructive Community Members who:
* have a clear sense of self and exhibit honesty and integrity.
* work collaboratively and effectively with others.
* show respect for the rights and tolerance of the values of others.
* develop an awareness and understanding of the host culture and other cultures.
* understand environmental issues and work to preserve the environment.
* contribute their time, energies and talents to improve the quality of life in our families, schools, communities, nation and world.
* prepare themselves for citizenship in a democratic society