Critical Thinker
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Identify, evaluate and use resources effectively for the purpose of problem solving
Example: Anne Frank imovie
- Build meaning and understanding for themselves using prior knowledge and new information
Example: Writing poems during English class
- Apply problem-solving skills to facilitate learning
Example: Class discussions
- Gather, analyze and process information from a variety of sources
Example: Research about Anne Frank for movie
- Solve problems using a variety of strategies
- Select, monitor, and adjust problem-solving strategies
Academic Achiever
- Demonstrate progress in all curricular areas
- Continually assess, evaluate and adjust work to maintain high standards
Example: made a t-shirt
- Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Example: Working on wiki page
- Access information from a variety of sources
Example: Learning about Anne Franks history in books and on the web
- Demonstrate technological literacy and the use of technology as a tool for the efficient and creative completion of a project
Involved Citizen
- Seek to improve the lives of others in their community
Example: Presented my t-shirt
- Demonstrate care and concern for their environment
- Demonstrate responsibility in active decision-making
Example: working on the wiki page by interacting with others in my group
- Interact respectfully with people of diverse cultures
Example: respect peoples opinions in class discussions on Anne Franks diary
- Demonstrate awareness and respect for the rights of others
Example: working with friends on my poetry book
Effective Communicator
- Demonstrate their creative talents to convey ideas
Example: share ideas on wiki page
- Incorporate/Utilize technology as a tool for communication
Example: using imovie, iphoto, photo camera, and video camera for introduction movie to other schools for teen life.
- Listen respectfully and ask questions to facilitate understanding and achieve insight
Example: class discussions
- Demonstrate the skills of effective collaboration
- Collaborate with others in appropriate learning situations to achieve group goals
Example: Working in our groups for teen life to get a good final product
- Understand and convey written, oral and visual information using appropriate media
Example: making my groups Anne Frank movie
- Demonstrate awareness of the role of audience
Self-Directed Learner
- Accept responsibility for their own learning
Example: reading the Anne Frank book
- Identify their needs and apply appropriate learning strategies
Example: Participating in class discussions
- Participate in a wide variety of co-curricular programs and activities which develop social, emotional and physical talents
Example: taking part in the teen life project
- Take creative risks in developing untried ideas
Example: Painted on t-shirt
- Demonstrate competency in goal setting, time management, and organizational skills
Example: Making the Anne frank imovie
- Monitor, adjust and document work in progress
Example: Working on wiki page
- Develop, prioritize and continually revise personal goals
- Apply practices that promote and support the safety and health of self and others
