Carmel Valley High School will prepare its graduates to be:

Communicators:
- who effectively articulate ideas in both oral and written form.
- who demonstrate competent use of technology in acquiring and presenting information.

Valuable Community Members:
- who adhere to acceptable standards of behavior.
- who show respect for self, others, and the environment by making responsible decisions.

Higher-Level Thinkers:
- who use appropriate problem-solving strategies.
- who produce high-quality work.

Self-directed Learners:
- who are punctual, prepared, and productive.
- who use a variety of resources to answer questions and form opinions.