THE INTENTIONAL LIFE

At NLCP we believe in people creating an “Intentional Life”. In the “Intentional Life” people have clear goals in mind and are committed to a way of getting there. The big dreams for their lives come with a specific blueprint. People know where they are going and how it is they will get there. Intentional people make their own way. NLCP wants to make sure that when our seniors leave, they know where they are going and become “full grown”. We want NLCP graduates to make the transition to adulthood and take responsibility for setting the course for their life that will be filled with success. We expect students to take with them after graduation a belief in themselves that says: “I have power. I can make change occur in my life. And, I have a responsibility to serve my community to make change occur to benefit the lives of others.”

Guiding Principles for Student Learning at NCLP

1. At NLCP, student learning and development evolves through experience, exposure, reflection and making connections.
2. At NLCP, learning evolves through a movement towards increased relevancy, resiliency, thirst for knowledge, independence and responsibility.
3. At NLCP, learning and development occurs in a community in which:
• Peace is prized.
• Students, staff and parents are respected, supported, challenged and held accountable.

Student Learning Outcomes

What Knowledge (content & skills) or attitudes must an NLCP graduate possess

Individual Attitudes
NLCP Graduates will
• believe their education is central to their success and relevant to what they will achieve;
• take personal responsibility for all that needs to get done to secure their education;
• have self-awareness that includes believing they belong in college and will succeed there;
• be their own best advocate who takes initiative to identify and use available resources;
• have the work ethic to do all that is necessary to succeed in college; and
• have the social resilience to struggle through challenges and persist on the path to success.

Academic Skills
NLCP Graduates will be able to
• understand and solve complex problems in different disciplines;
• produce, analyze and present research;
• organize data, draw conclusions and make an argument;
• synthesize multiple perspectives in research, problem solving and decision making processes;
• access, view, interpret and produce media pieces;
• engage technology to acquire knowledge, solve problems and produce media pieces;
• communicate effectively (in such means as writing, speaking, drawing, video and performance both in English and Spanish as appropriate)
• use creative means to approach work and to express themselves;
• recognize their skills are adaptable and will apply them in every classroom and beyond school.

College Readiness
In addition to the core attitudes and transferable skills needed for success in college, NLCP Graduates will
• qualify for credit-bearing freshman college courses;

Community Contribution
Beyond their individual preparation for college and life NLCP graduates will

• Understand the key tenets of what it means to be a member in a community
• understand they are members of more than one community and how to coexist in dual roles
• take part in actions as a member of a community
• understand they have power to effect change in their lives and in a community

Facts:
NLCP is in the top 10% of all CPS High Schools in the following important categories: - Graduates enrolled in College or Post-Secondary Education

• Students enrolled in Advanced Placement Classes
• Attendance Student Mobility Percent of Highly Qualified Teachers
• Attendance
• Student Mobility
• Percent of Highly Qualified Teachers