The George Washington High School community has determined a set of expectations for every student that graduates.  These expectations reflect the growth skills and maturation we hope every student will achieve before leaving our institution.

• Apply complex problem-solving processes and higher order thinking skills.
• Analyze, interpret, synthesize, and evaluate significant concepts within various contexts and communicate them in a variety of ways.
• Demonstrate self reflection and originality.
• Meet or exceed the state exit exam and the SFUSD graduation requirements.

• Demonstrate knowledge of and sensitivity to diverse cultures as part of a global community.
• Contribute their time, energies, and talents to improve the quality of life in our school and community as leaders and participants.

• Assess their needs and apply appropriate strategies to learn concepts and skills
• Use effective goal-settings strategies to create a positive vision for themselves and their future in order to set priorities and achievable goals.
• Use technology in pursuit of knowledge and skills.

• Respect themselves and others.
• Set, pursue, and accomplish realistic and challenging goals for themselves and their peers.
• Use effective cooperative skills to foster, develop, and maintain relations within diverse educational and career settings.