21st Century Learning Expectations
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
A1. Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively in a variety of formats.
i. Written Communication
ii. Presentations
A2. Critical Thinking: Creatively and accurately applies content knowledge and critical thinking skills to solve novel problems
A3. Creative Use of Resources:
i. Research– Uses books, other library resources, interviews, and technology effectively to perform research; Integrates and applies information across disciplines;
ii. Technology- Uses technology to research, solve problems, and design presentations, documents, and other products in a legal and ethical fashion.
iii. Design and Professionalism – Creates neat, well-designed, and professional products.
A4. Work Habits: Demonstrates that he or she is a self-directed learner by completing work on time and maintaining an effective organizational system.
SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS
S1. Collaboration: Interacts, collaborates, and communicates effectively with others.
S2. Social Responsibility and Awareness: Manages personal behavior effectively with consideration for the community.
CIVIC EXPECTATIONS
C1. Informed Citizenship: Exemplifies the characteristics of an informed voter by demonstrating an understanding of governmental processes, global issues, the challenges and opportunities associated with diversity, and the impact of personal actions on the wider community. *
*Students will demonstrate proficiency in the Informed Citizenship expectation by successfully completing their Social Studies coursework for senior year.
Approved: 5/2014