Clayton Directory 2024

2024 | Clayton Community Directory 20 continued from page 18 continued on page 22 The Clayton Graduate is: Self-Actualized • engages in healthy practices and relationships to promote overall mental and physical well-being • demonstrates belief in self and engages in self-improvement, advocacy and resilience • lives life with authenticity, purpose and happiness Intellectually Curious • sees risks and mistakes as opportunities to fail forward • asks questions that lead to effective problem-solving • makes learning a constant Culturally Conscious • embraces diversity of opinion and is aware of one’s own worldview • demonstrates positive attitude and interactions toward cultural differences • challenges prejudices, discovers commonalities and values differences Empathetic • demonstrates compassion and understanding of others • demonstrates kindness and respect for others A Creative Thinker • designs and implements solutions to complex problems • explores multiple possibilities and challenges the status quo • expresses thought, ideas and emotions in varied ways — design, arts, writing and speaking A Collaborator • respects divergent thinking to engage others in meaningful discussion • uses active listening strategies to advance understanding and values the contributions of others • works to be an agent of change through strong communication skills Today, the thriving district of approximately 2,400 students consists of Ralph M. Captain Elementary, Glenridge Elementary, Meramec Elementary, Wydown Middle School, Clayton High School and The Family Center. Clayton’s schools strive to develop students’ social, emotional and intellectual abilities every day. They are consistently ranked among the top schools in the state, and Clayton High School is recognized alongside some of the best high schools in the country. College entrance examination results show that CHS students perform at a higher level when compared to Missouri and national averages on the SAT and ACT standardized tests. Additionally, CHS graduates continue to attend some of the most selective colleges and universities in the country. Clayton’s commitment to quality education allows students to excel academically. A high percentage of District students continue to score at the proficient and advanced levels on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests, and numerous Clayton High School students