Expected Schoolwide Learning Results

KNOW THINK DEVELOP CONTRIBUTE

ALL ARAGON GRADUATES WILL:

KNOW FOUNDATION SKILLS AND INFORMATION. Students will be:

          1. Effective students who can:

              a. Speak effectively in one-on-one situations as well as in front of groups

              b. Write clearly and effectively to communicate both facts and opinions in all subjects

              c. Read and understand a variety of types of writing in both humanities and sciences

              d. Calculate and problem-solve

              e. Listen, comprehend, and follow directions independently

        2. Lifelong learners who can:

              a. Explore a variety of academic, athletic, artistic, and extracurricular areas

              b. Understand key facts and concepts in each discipline they study

              c. Identify major theories and points of view in each subject they study

        3. Technologically literate people who can:

              a. Research, analyze data, problem-solve, and communicate using appropriate technology

              b. Transfer skills to emerging technologies

              c. Write and communicate using a computer

              d. Use appropriate technology to solve problems, do research, and make presentations in various subjects

THINK using HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS. Students will be:

        4. Critical thinkers who can:

              a. Locate, gather, interpret, evaluate, and analyze data

              b. Identify different points of view and conflicting arguments

              c. Define and analyze problems, propose, implement, and evaluate solutions

              d. Organize material by using a variety of techniques

        5. Creative thinkers who can:

              a. Brainstorm and generate their own ideas

              b. Think metaphorically and categorically

              c. Represent creative ideas through writing, speaking, scientific experiments, visual or performing arts

              d. See relationships within and between disciplines

DEVELOP EFFECTIVE METHODS OF SELF-MANAGEMENT. Students will be:

        6. Capable individuals who can:

              a. Identify and maximize personal strengths

              b. Demonstrate reliability, time management, organization, and self-discipline

        7. Healthy individuals who can:

              a. Set and apply appropriate goals for hygiene, nutrition, and both physical and emotional health

              b. Maintain physical fitness

              c. Develop personal goals for career, family, and community life

              d. Identify areas of personal challenge and self-advocate to handle them constructively

CONTRIBUTE to a DIVERSE DEMOCRATIC COMMUNITY. Students will be:

        8. Responsible team members who can:

              a. Work effectively with others to establish and accomplish specific goals

              b. Handle conflict constructively

              c. Be open to a variety of points of view

              d. Welcome diversity for the strength it brings

        9. Ethical citizens who can:

              a. Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and caring environment

              b. Follow the school and community standards of ethical behavior

              c. Have integrity and take responsibility for personal choices and actions

              d. Participate in local, national and global discourse, and decision-making