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Middle & High School

Habits and Attitudes for Learning (HAL)

In addition to numerical grades, Middle and High School students also receive feedback on their Habits and Attitudes for Learning. HAL marks are qualitative and based on 4 criteria: attendance/punctuality, preparation, independence, and collaboration. The rubric used to provide this feedback identifies many of the dispositions and approaches to learning that students should work to develop if they are to cultivate a growth mindset and become independent lifelong learners. Teachers assign attitudes to learning qualitative continuum marks throughout the year. Students can also use the rubric to self-assess or set personal growth goals.