defining WHAT our middle school students must learn to
be successful in high school
Responsible Individuals who demonstrate respect for
themselves through physical/mental health and for others through caring
family/community/career relationships.
Essential skills – Students who . . .
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Treat others as they would like to be treated; respect
the opinions and rights of others |
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Respect themselves by dressing and presenting themselves
appropriately, avoiding drugs, alcohol and other risky behaviors |
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Make positive choices and recognize that all actions have
consequences. “The decisions you make today will affect your tomorrow” |
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Demonstrate appropriate behavior by practicing qualities
of good character (trustworthiness, caring, reliability and honesty) in and
out of school |
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Establish priorities |
Self-directed Lifelong Learners who understand,
appreciate and pursue learning.
Essential Skills – Students who . . .
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Set appropriate goals and work to achieve them |
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Try new things |
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Know when to ask for help by realizing there is a problem
and looking for a solution |
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Ask questions |
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Identify and follow their interests |
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Are flexible, open to change and able to accept change |
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Enjoy learning |
Critical Thinkers who analyze issues and options to
resolve a variety of situations
Essential Skills – Students who . . .
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Exercise judgment by thinking before acting and speaking |
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Communicate information in an accurate and understandable
manner |
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Defend and explain their decisions in a variety of
settings |
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Demonstrate creative thinking |
Involved Citizens who demonstrate the knowledge,
skills, attitudes and values necessary to contribute positively to a larger
community.
Essential Skills – Students who . . .
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Accept and respect others |
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Are the best they can be in all settings |
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Accept responsibility for their own actions |
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Seek opportunities to get involved |
Effective Communicators who understand and express
knowledge, thoughts, feelings and how they look at things in a variety of ways.
Essential Skills – Students who . . .
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Read, write, speak and listen in school, at home and in
the community |
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Use a variety of ways to express their ideas |
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Demonstrate effective presentation skills |
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Effectively read, write, speak and listen when
interacting with others |
Cooperative Participants who interact with others to
accomplish goals and tasks while respecting other people’s ideas.
Essential Skills – Students who . . .
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Adapt their approach to different situations |
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Respect others, are actively involved socially and
academically |
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Demonstrate a cooperative attitude when working with
others |
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Use conflict resolution, peer mediation |
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Present themselves appropriately to fit the setting |
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Take an active role in group activities |
Culturally Appreciative Persons who value and
respect creative expression of interests, talents and experiences.
Essential Skills – Students who . . .
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Are open-minded and willing to try (take a risk) |
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Continually develop cultural awareness |
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Expose themselves to a wide variety of artistic and
cultural experiences inside and outside the classroom |
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Respect the differences among peers |
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Respect differences among peers and people in the larger
community |
Mathematically, Scientifically and Technologically
Competent People who will use their knowledge of math, science and
technology to help solve problems both inside and outside the classroom.
Essential Skills – Students who . . .
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Use math, science and technology knowledge and skills
inside and outside the classroom |
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Explore opportunities to share MST knowledge with others
to contribute to overall learning |
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Continue to develop MST knowledge and skills to meet the
demands of the future |