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Mission

Academic Achievement…encouraged, supported, and expected for all
 

Vision

Cultivate the skills, knowledge, and characteristics of the Portrait of a Graduate

● 21st-century skills~ Students effectively communicate and collaborate with others. Students possess the skills and perseverance to solve complex problems by utilizing critical thinking skills to evaluate and analyze information or situations with open-mindedness. 
● Knowledge~ students are digitally literate and utilize innovation and technology. 
● Characteristics~Students demonstrate integrity 
 

Goals

Academic Excellence: Strive for academic excellence by providing engaging, rigorous learning experiences while addressing individual needs via best practice instructional strategies. 
 
  • 21st Century Skill Development: Integrate opportunities for collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking across all aspects of CHS educational and extracurricular programs. 
  • Technology Proficiency: Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and leverage technology effectively for learning and communication. 
  • Global Awareness: Foster an understanding of community and global issues that promotes perspective, empathy, tolerance, and interconnectedness. 
  • Character Development P.A.C.K: Promote and model character traits of adaptability, integrity, and a strong work ethic. 

Values

Combs High School students and staff are members of a P.A.C.K. 

  • Pride: As a Coyote, I have PRIDE in my school, my peers, my teachers, and myself
  • Attitude: As a Coyote, I have a positive ATTITUDE
  • Commitment: As a Coyote, I have a COMMITMENT to doing my best in all things
  • Kindness: As a Coyote, I show KINDNESS to myself and others
 

Portrait of a Graduate

Through a collaborative process with internal and external stakeholders, the J.O. Combs Unified School District has identified the desired skills, knowledge, and characteristics that we believe students must possess in order to be successful in today’s ever-changing global community.

A semi-circular infographic centered around a graduate icon. The graphic is divided into three sections: 21st Century Skills (Collaboration, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Technology), Knowledge (Communication, Global Awareness), and Characteristics (Adaptability, Integrity, Work Ethic), with each subsection providing a brief definition of the competency.

MODERN SKILLS

Collaboration
Students effectively and respectively work with others to successfully meet goals.

Problem Solving
Students possess the skills and perseverance to develop solutions to solve difficult and complex problems.

Critical Thinking
Students critically evaluate and address complex information through analysis, explanation, and open mindedness.

KNOWLEDGE

Technology
Students are digitally literate and able to utilize innovation and modern technology.

Communication
Students possess effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Global Awareness
Students possess the necessary cultural awareness to thrive in a global community.

CHARACTERISTICS

Adaptability
Students can learn from and successfully adjust to an ever-changing environment.

Integrity
Students demonstrate honesty and truthfulness through consistent strong moral and ethical principles.

Work Ethic
Students possess an intrinsic and reflective commitment to hard work.