2131 - EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES (ACCOMPLISHMENTS)(TARGETS) FOR STUDENTS

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2131 - EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES (ACCOMPLISHMENTS)(TARGETS) FOR STUDENTS

During and upon completion of the educational program of the District, an educated student should demonstrate that s/he can apply what has been learned in the following life-related areas at desired levels of quality.

	A.	Language and Thought
		The student demonstrates that s/he:

		1.	is independently efficient in solving life problems which require the use of both oral and written language;
		2.	can logically examine and subsequently use information from various appropriate resources;
		3.	understands and responds appropriately to the communication of others and to their feelings and attitudes ;
		4.	is capable of selecting, adopting, and using the most appropriate language forms to achieve his/her communication purpose.

	B.	General Education
		The student demonstrates that s/he:

		1.	has sufficient fundamental knowledge and skills in traditional school subjects to enable him/her to meet his/her responsibilities as a participating member of society;
		2.	can establish and pursue educational, vocational, and/or avocational goals of his/her own;
		3.	seeks to learn continuously using appropriate informational resources.

	C.	Pride and Ethics
		The student demonstrates that s/he:

		1.	has pride in his/her work, based on a realistic assessment of his/her abilities and accomplishments;
		2.	displays responsible, ethical, and moral behavior consistent with societal standards and reflecting a commitment to use his/her capabilities to achieve and maintain a purposeful and productive life.

	D.	Interaction and Cooperation
		The student demonstrates that s/he:

		1.	interacts effectively with individuals, treating their ideas and ideals with thoughtfulness and respect;
		2.	is willing to cooperate with others to accomplish endeavors beneficial to society.

	E.	Citizenship
		The student demonstrates that s/he:

		1.	understands and is committed to the ideas and ideals upon which our democratic society was founded;
		2.	considers it a responsibility and a privilege to participate, in appropriate ways, in democratic processes at local, State, and National levels.

	F.	Arts and Culture
		The student demonstrates that s/he:

		1.	appreciates and supports artistic endeavors and natural beauty
		2.	is cultivating his/her own creative self-expression and talents in one or more art forms.

	G.	Social Change
		The student demonstrates that s/he:

		1.	understands the nature of societal change;
		2.	adjusts to change by evaluating current social conditions and events; assessing alternative courses of action in terms of feasibility and potential consequences; selecting or recommending those actions which permit him/her and others to function appropriately in society.

	H.	Health
		The student demonstrates that s/he understands and cares about his/her and other peoples physical and mental well-being through selected involvement in personal and public programs which promote acceptable levels of health and safety.
	I.	Resource Management
		The student demonstrates that s/he effectively manages money, property, and resources to meet his/her needs so as to contribute positively to meeting the economic and environmental needs of society.
	J.	Career Planning
		The student demonstrates that s/he:

		1.	effectively uses a variety of personal and public resources to further his/her knowledge of career opportunities;
		2.	is committed to developing the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to qualify for and perform effectively in his/her chosen employment.

	K.	Leisure Time
		The student demonstrates that s/he uses leisure time constructively to fully realize his/her physical, intellectual, and/or creative potentials.