What should a Housy graduate be able to do?

December 4, 2014J. Martinez

Effective schools identify core values and beliefs about learning that function as explicit foundational commitments to students and the community. Decision-making remains focused on and aligned with these critical commitments. 

Effective schools identify core values and beliefs about learning that function as explicit foundational commitments to students and the community. Decision-making remains focused on and aligned with these critical commitments. 

Core values and beliefs manifest themselves in research-based, school-wide 21st century learning expectations

Effective schools identify core values and beliefs about learning that function as explicit foundational commitments to students and the community. Decision-making remains focused on and aligned with these critical commitments. 

Every component of the school is driven by the core values and beliefs about learning and supports all students' achievement of the school's learning expectations.

Core values and beliefs manifest themselves in research-based, school-wide 21st century learning expectations

1. What are the most important learning outcomes our students should gain?

3. Should a school’s desired learning outcomes be for all students?

2. Why are these learning outcomes important?

4. How do we measure student achievement of learning outcomes ?

Looking at the NEASC standards

Key indicators directly related to learning expectations:1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2

LE samples – Darien, HVRHS, Nonnewaug, Pomperaug, Terryville

LE’s Darien HVRHS Nonnewaug Pomperaug TerryvilleAcademic think critically, creatively,

collaboratively, and adaptively;

communicate effectively; develop effective

reading, research, and observation strategies;

• read for understanding• communicate effectively• identify and solve problems• gather, analyze, interpret,

assess and apply information

critical thinkers readers, listeners and viewers

logical and creative problem-solvers

independent, technologically-adept learners; and,

effective communicators.

demonstrate effective communication by interpreting language, revising ideas and positions relative to new understandings, and conveying facts, ideas, emotions, and concepts relevant to purpose and audience.

demonstrate critical thinking by approaching topics with a healthy skepticism, pursuing solutions to challenging questions or problems, considering alternative perspectives, and conceptualizing, synthesizing, and evaluating information and experiences as a framework for belief and action.

demonstrate critical thinking in reading, writing, and problem-solving

demonstrate creativity, innovation, and adaptability

demonstrate effective communication skills

Social demonstrate an awareness of multiple cultural and intellectual perspectives;

demonstrate personal responsibility and ethical decision-making;

lead healthy, balanced lives

• demonstrate respect for all individuals

• demonstrate personal responsibility

• demonstrate respect for our school and our environment

• work collaboratively to resolve conflicts in our school community

self-directed, productive, accountable individuals;

collaborative, adaptable team members who respect diversity and successfully work with others to reach a common goal

demonstrate innovation by exhibiting a sense of wonder and curiosity, an internal motivation to push boundaries and take risks, perseverance in the face of failure, and a capacity for producing novel ideas and products.

demonstrate effective interpersonal and collaborative skills

Civic positively and responsibly contribute to the school and larger communities

• make positive contributions to their community.

• demonstrate a sense of ethics that is evident in the decisions they make and the behavior they exhibit.

• exercise their rights, duties, and responsibilities as members of their community.

conscientious, responsible adults who contribute to the welfare and improvement of the local or global community

demonstrate global citizenship and ethics by honoring the dignity and rights of all people, responding to the needs of the local community and beyond, showing an understanding of the social, cultural, political, environmental, and economic issues faced by citizens of the world, respecting the intellectual and physical property of others, making thoughtful decisions, and accepting responsibility for one’s own actions.

demonstrate an understanding of global awareness

Rubric Sample – Old Saybrook

4.2 Reporting individual student progress in achieving the school’s learning expectations

We can build it if we work

together