University Middle School Competencies
The 16 competencies are an important part of our curriculum at UMS. The competencies target mindsets, habits, and skills that are essential to success and fulfillment in life, as well as in academics. Many of the problems students encounter in the classroom can be alleviated by teaching students to improve their skill level in the competencies. Consequently, I embed these competencies into my instruction, and the rubrics used for my projects highlight the competencies.