The 7 Habits of the Heart and Mind
The curriculum at High Tech High is comprised of project-based learning and collaborative work that is centered around the 7 Habits of the Heart and Mind. Through the practice of cooperation, compassion, perseverance, perspective, mindfulness, refinement, and using evidence in our work, our student body can work to foster an effective, nurturing environment to learn and grow.
Cooperation
working well with others, knowing your place in a group, and positively contributing to the group's dynamic.
Compassion
Being able to recognize strengths and weaknesses alike in an environment and offering support in those areas of need.
Perseverance
The habit of not giving up, even when you are faced with a challenge or an obstacle and seems impossible to overcome.
Perspective
Being able to look at a situation from multiple viewpoints and being flexible in your thinking and problem-solving.
Mindfulness
Being aware of your thoughts, actions, and feelings, and being present in every moment.
Refinement
The ability to be self-reflective in your work and actions, and always working to improve in areas of weakness.
Evidence
Ensuring the credibility of all sources and being critical of any information given.
working well with others, knowing your place in a group, and positively contributing to the group's dynamic.
Compassion
Being able to recognize strengths and weaknesses alike in an environment and offering support in those areas of need.
Perseverance
The habit of not giving up, even when you are faced with a challenge or an obstacle and seems impossible to overcome.
Perspective
Being able to look at a situation from multiple viewpoints and being flexible in your thinking and problem-solving.
Mindfulness
Being aware of your thoughts, actions, and feelings, and being present in every moment.
Refinement
The ability to be self-reflective in your work and actions, and always working to improve in areas of weakness.
Evidence
Ensuring the credibility of all sources and being critical of any information given.