Welcome to ASTI

Alameda Science and Technology Institute (ASTI):
• Provides the opportunity to earn an Associate’s Degree or up to two years of college credit toward the baccalaureate while students are still in high school.
• Offers a small, personalized learning environment with small class sizes.
• Excellent resources, including the college library, access to other college libraries, and a ratio of 2 laptop computers to every 3 students.
• Maximizes learning opportunities during junior and senior years of high school.
• Facilitates the transition of motivated students into higher education.

Effective Communicators who:

1. Utilize a variety of tools including the internet, speech, writing and other forms of technology
2. Understand that communication is shaped by one’s audience and purpose
3. Know how and when to ask for help
4. Utilize their academic voice to express their thoughts clearly
5. Collaborate with peers to achieve common goals
6. Voice their own opinions and actively listen to others

Engaged Citizens who:

1. Are compassionate, empathetic and respectful of the views, qualities and life circumstances of others
2. Understand their connection to humanity and their environment as members of a global community
3. Possess a multicultural awareness of arts, literature and music
4. Function productively as integral parts of their community through service to others
5. Possess a strong sense of ethics and honesty
6. Empower and involve others through strong leadership

Quality Producers who:

1. Actively engage in the process of learning
2. Create products that reflect an investment of time, thought and care
3. Consistently give their best effort in all endeavors
4. Organize their time and materials
5. Effectively demonstrate their understanding in their work

Critical Thinkers who:

1. Problem-solve when confronted with a challenging situation
2. Evaluate the credibility of evidence and use evidence to make logical conclusions
3. Identify nuances, patterns and connections in data and text to find meaning
4. Connect what they are learning to a broader context or larger purpose
5. Understand and comprehend multiple sides of issues, ideas and concepts
6. Interpret data to develop individual and unique perspectives

Healthy Decision Makers who:

1. Interact appropriately with other students, staff and community members
2. Embrace positive dietary choices
3. Achieve emotional health through balance and metacognition
4. Maturely handle difficult social situations including peer pressure, confrontation and adversity
5. Can identify individual strengths and nurture a positive self image

Independent Learners who:

1. Build upon prior knowledge to create original ideas
2. Regularly and effectively self-assess and set personal goals
3. Possess intrinsic motivation and intellectual independence
4. Demonstrate active intellectual curiosity and flexibility
5. Willingly take on challenges and persevere through struggle

Successful in seeking and obtaining a college degree