Mission for the Reed Union Student

Each RUSD student will receive the support and opportunity to develop the skills to be a:

Motivated Learner Committed to Academic Excellence

• Demonstrate responsibility, self-direction, and independence
• Take risks, are not afraid to make mistakes and learn from them
• Take pride in accomplishments
• Understand learning is a lifelong process
   

Creative Problem Solver

• Apply critical thinking
• Integrate curiosity, imagination and insight
• Apply knowledge across disciplines, projects and in real life situations
• Generate ideas and best possible solutions
   

Effective Communicator

• Actively listen and acknowledge different points of view and cultural context
• Express and support positions considering multiple perspectives
• Use appropriate tools and language to inform, persuade, and convey ideas to diverse audiences
• Collaborate with others
   

Engaged Citizen

• Demonstrate empathy, ethical behavior, and respect for self, others, and the environment
• Actively contribute to school, local, and global communities
• Advocate for self and others
• Understand and appreciate cultures, histories, and contributions of people of the world 

Balanced Individual / Best Self

• Demonstrate self-knowledge, integrity, good judgment, and honor
• Exhibit self-assurance, confidence, and social competence
• Persevere and are resilient amidst adversity, stress, disappointment, and conflict
• Make positive choices for personal and physical well being
• Believe in the power of the individual to make a difference