The high school standards are set at a level of performance approximately equivalent to the end of tenth grade. It is expected that some students might achieve this level earlier and others later than this grade.

A	Applied Learning
	Problem Solving a Design a Product, Service, or System: Identify needs that could be met by new products, services, or systems and create solutions for meeting them. b Improve a System: Develop an understanding of the way systems of people, machines, and processes work; troubleshoot problems in their operation and devise strategies for improving their effectiveness. c Plan and Organize an Event or an Activity: Take responsibility for all aspects of planning and organizing an event or an activity from concept to completion, making good use of the resources of people, time, money, and materials and facilities.
	Communication Tools and Techniques a Make an oral presentation of project plans or findings to an audience with expertise in the relevant subject matter. b Prepare a formal written proposal or report to an organization beyond the school. c Develop a multi-media presentation.
	Information Tools and Techniques a Gather information to assist in completing project work. b Use on-line sources to exchange information for specific purposes. c Use word-processing software to produce a multi-page document. d Write, add content to, and analyze a relational data base. e Create, edit, and analyze a spreadsheet.
	Learning and Self-management Tools and Techniques a Learn from models. b Review one’s progress in completing work activities and adjust priorities. c Evaluates one’s performance.
	Tools and Techniques for Working With Others a Participate in the establishment and operation of self-directed work teams. b Plan and carry out a strategy for including at least one new member in a work program. c Complete a task in response to a commission from a client.

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