Goal & Approach, Vision, Mission, Motto, and Graduate Profile

Mission

Everything we do will be in the interest of the student, ensuring relevant and engaging teaching and learning, support, and high school experiences.

Vision

Gardena High School will be the school of choice and continue "Breaking Ground for the Future."

Motto

"Breaking Ground for the Future"

GRADUATE PROFILE

Benchmark Goals outline what our students will be able to do and Performance Evidence outlines how our students will demonstrate progress of the skills below.

SELF-ADVOCATE

Be resilient in achieving short- and long-term goals and deadlines

Make appropriate use of personal, community, and professional resources

Exhibit knowledge and skills essential for success in a career pathway

ADAPTABLE

Apply critical and creative thinking from a variety of disciplines

Employ a reflective, flexible, and growth mindset toward challenges

Welcome and apply constructive feedback for improvement

OPEN-MINDED & ETHICAL

Understand the perspectives and cultures of others

Be critical consumers of information

Act in a productive manner to advance personal ethics and beliefs

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR

Use multiple mediums or languages effectively

Collaborate productively to achieve shared goals

Engage in purposeful interactions