• EXIT OUTCOMES

    • Meet/Exceed academic standards

    • Demonstrate the pillars of strong character

    • Demonstrate success in a fast paced technology driven environment

    • Demonstrate success in post-secondary endeavors

    • Communicate effectively

    • Demonstrate civic responsibilities

    • Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills

     
     
     
    CURRICULUM
    • Based on state standards
    • Supported by research
    • Rigorous
    • Course outcomes are aligned to performance outcomes, unit outcomes, and assessments
    • The curriculum supports the desired exit outcome
     
    INSTRUCTION
    • There is no one size that fits all
    • Instruction is differentiated
    • Grading practices support the acquisition of knowledge and skills
    • The cognitive level of the instruction matches the level specified by the curriculum
    • Teachers use multiple groupings of students to target specific learners and curricula
    ASSESSMENT
    • Assessments are aligned to the curriculum and specific courses
    • Assessment data is used to drive decisions that create improvement targets for all learners
    • The cognitive level of the assessments are aligned to the curriculum and instructional practices
    • Assessments require meaningful demonstration of performance outcomes
     
    SUCCESSFUL RESULTS WILL COME FROM:
    • Alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessments
    • High expectations
    • Identification of non-proficient students
    • High standards
    • Individualized learning for students
    • Staff development
    • Continuous improvement process
    • Flexible groupings
    • Parent and community involvement
    • Extended time