Academic Development
Standard 1: Skills for Academic self-confidence, Learning and Success
Student will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
Learning Expectations
The student will
1.1 demonstrate academic self-confidence.
1.2 demonstrate pride in work and achievement.
1.3 demonstrate the study skills necessary for academic success.
1.4 practice taking responsibility for schoolwork.
1.5 demonstrate the ability to work independently and cooperatively.
1.6 recognize the importance of regular school attendance.
Standard 2: Improve Learning and Achieve Challenging Goals
Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.
Learning Expectations
The student will
2.1 apply critical thinking skills in learning situations.
2.2 apply self-directed and independent learning techniques.
2.3 formulate academic goals.
2.4 explore aptitudes and interests to learning.
Standard 3: Relate School to Life Experiences
Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work, and to life at home and in the community.
Learning Expectations
The student will
3.1 examine ways academic skills are used in the home, community, and career development.
3.2 explain how school success enhances future career opportunities.
Career Development
Standard 4: Career Awareness and Employment Readiness Skills
Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
4.1 describe personal abilities, work habits, interests and skills, and relate them to individual
career interests.
4.2 identify a variety of career options in the community.
4.3 formulate skills to locate, evaluate, and interpret career information.
4.4 demonstrate decision-making skills.
4.5 describe the importance of responsibility, dependability, punctuality, positive attitude, and integrity in work.
4.6 demonstrate ability to work in teams.
4.7 demonstrate the difference between work time and leisure time.
4.8 recognize the importance of diversity in school and community.
Standard 5: Career Information and Career Goals
Students will employ strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction.
Learning Expectations
The student will
5.1 describe ways in which family members and adult friends can provide career information.
5.2 explore career clusters.
5.3 articulate the relationship between school success and career goals.
5.4 recognize that careers require a variety of skills, education and interests.
5.5 explore the education and training needed for a variety of careers.
Standard 6: Knowledge and Skills to Achieve Career Goals
Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education and training, and the world of work.
Learning Expectations
The student will
6.1 relate interests, abilities and achievement to possible career opportunities.
6.2 demonstrate cooperation as a team member.
6.3 practice conflict management skills.
6.4 relate school/work habits to future job performance
6.5 identify how school performance and achievement relates to the world of work.
6.6 use technology and other sources to relate personal interests and qualities to a variety of careers.
Personal and Social Development
Standard 7: Self Knowledge and Interpersonal Skills
Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others
Learning Expectations
The student will
7.1 demonstrate a positive attitude toward self as a worthy person.
7.2 identify and express feelings in an appropriate manner.
7.3 monitor behavior and demonstrate self-control.
7.4 recognize change as a part of growth.
7.5 demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
7.6 recognize meaningful relationships.
7.7 demonstrate an appreciation for individual and cultural differences.
Standard 8: Self-Knowledge Applications
Students will make decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve goals.
Learning Expectations
The student will
8.1 use a decision making and problem solving model.
8.2 recognize the connection between ones choices and consequences.
8.3 create long- and short-term goals.
8.4 develop and implement a plan for an individual goal.
Standard 9: Acquire Personal Safety Skills
Students will understand safety and survival skills.
Learning Expectations
The student will
9.1 choose coping skills to manage stress.
9.2 identify resource people in the school and community and know how and when to seek help.
9.3 develop problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices.
9.4 recognize threats to personal safety.
requiring help and match the situation to the appropriate people to provide assistance.
Standard 1: Skills for Academic self-confidence, Learning and Success
Student will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span.
Learning Expectations
The student will
1.1 demonstrate academic self-confidence.
1.2 demonstrate pride in work and achievement.
1.3 demonstrate the study skills necessary for academic success.
1.4 practice taking responsibility for schoolwork.
1.5 demonstrate the ability to work independently and cooperatively.
1.6 recognize the importance of regular school attendance.
Standard 2: Improve Learning and Achieve Challenging Goals
Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of substantial post-secondary options, including college.
Learning Expectations
The student will
2.1 apply critical thinking skills in learning situations.
2.2 apply self-directed and independent learning techniques.
2.3 formulate academic goals.
2.4 explore aptitudes and interests to learning.
Standard 3: Relate School to Life Experiences
Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work, and to life at home and in the community.
Learning Expectations
The student will
3.1 examine ways academic skills are used in the home, community, and career development.
3.2 explain how school success enhances future career opportunities.
Career Development
Standard 4: Career Awareness and Employment Readiness Skills
Students will acquire the skills to investigate the world of work in relation to knowledge of self and to make informed career decisions.
Learning Expectations
The student will:
4.1 describe personal abilities, work habits, interests and skills, and relate them to individual
career interests.
4.2 identify a variety of career options in the community.
4.3 formulate skills to locate, evaluate, and interpret career information.
4.4 demonstrate decision-making skills.
4.5 describe the importance of responsibility, dependability, punctuality, positive attitude, and integrity in work.
4.6 demonstrate ability to work in teams.
4.7 demonstrate the difference between work time and leisure time.
4.8 recognize the importance of diversity in school and community.
Standard 5: Career Information and Career Goals
Students will employ strategies to achieve future career success and satisfaction.
Learning Expectations
The student will
5.1 describe ways in which family members and adult friends can provide career information.
5.2 explore career clusters.
5.3 articulate the relationship between school success and career goals.
5.4 recognize that careers require a variety of skills, education and interests.
5.5 explore the education and training needed for a variety of careers.
Standard 6: Knowledge and Skills to Achieve Career Goals
Students will understand the relationship between personal qualities, education and training, and the world of work.
Learning Expectations
The student will
6.1 relate interests, abilities and achievement to possible career opportunities.
6.2 demonstrate cooperation as a team member.
6.3 practice conflict management skills.
6.4 relate school/work habits to future job performance
6.5 identify how school performance and achievement relates to the world of work.
6.6 use technology and other sources to relate personal interests and qualities to a variety of careers.
Personal and Social Development
Standard 7: Self Knowledge and Interpersonal Skills
Students will acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and interpersonal skills to help them understand and respect self and others
Learning Expectations
The student will
7.1 demonstrate a positive attitude toward self as a worthy person.
7.2 identify and express feelings in an appropriate manner.
7.3 monitor behavior and demonstrate self-control.
7.4 recognize change as a part of growth.
7.5 demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
7.6 recognize meaningful relationships.
7.7 demonstrate an appreciation for individual and cultural differences.
Standard 8: Self-Knowledge Applications
Students will make decisions, set goals, and take necessary action to achieve goals.
Learning Expectations
The student will
8.1 use a decision making and problem solving model.
8.2 recognize the connection between ones choices and consequences.
8.3 create long- and short-term goals.
8.4 develop and implement a plan for an individual goal.
Standard 9: Acquire Personal Safety Skills
Students will understand safety and survival skills.
Learning Expectations
The student will
9.1 choose coping skills to manage stress.
9.2 identify resource people in the school and community and know how and when to seek help.
9.3 develop problem-solving and decision-making skills to make safe and healthy choices.
9.4 recognize threats to personal safety.
requiring help and match the situation to the appropriate people to provide assistance.