1. Communicate effectively through speaking, writing, listening and reading.

1.01    

Students effectively communicate orally in front of an audience

1.02    

Students effectively communicate during class discussions

1.03    

Students communicate effectively through the use of writing for a variety of purposes and audiences

1.04    

Students listen actively, critically, and responsibly

1.05    

Students demonstrate the ability to comprehend, process, evaluate

2. Be effective critical thinkers and problem solvers.

2.01    

Students use higher order thinking skills to research, analyze, and evaluate information from a variety of sources

2.02    

Students use critical thinking skills to make informed decisions and solve problems

3. Demonstrate active involvement in his / her own education.

3.01 

Students participate in self-evaluation, class critiques, and class discussion

3.02 

Students demonstrate initiative, responsibility, and self-discipline in achieving success in all content areas

3.03 

Students participate through assignments, projects, performances, and research as required by curriculum

3.04 

Students work cooperatively to achieve a shared goal

4. Utilize technology effectively and responsibly to enhance learning in the content areas.

4.01 

Students use appropriate technology in content areas

5. Explore and express their creativity.

5.01 

Students demonstrate originality and creativity in their work

6. Demonstrate proficiency in one of the Fine Arts (music, visual arts, dance or theatre).

6.01 

Students evaluate and react to relevant art forms

6.02 

Students create/perform in art form medium

6.03 

Students understand the arts' relationship to human expression

 

Social Expectations