As we continue to progress through the NEASC accreditation process, we have been taking a hard look at our core values, curriculum, instruction, programs and services at ELHS. This process has involved a great deal of work on the part of our staff, but it has also been extremely valuable. It has allowed us to thoroughly reflect on our high school and assess where we are at in terms of providing our students quality education.
We have developed four new learning expectations that we believe are essential in preparing our students for the 21st century world. We have also created a corresponding, school- wide rubric related to these expectations that we are looking to assess our students on as they show progress in the classroom. Performance ratings will include the following levels: mastery, proficient, developing and needs improvement. These learning expectations are listed below:
LEARNING EXPECTATION #1: Develop effective independent & collaborative work habits & practices.
- Communication skills in collaborative work
- Participation as a member of a team
- Self management
- Self advocacy
- Use of technology
LEARNING EXPECTATION #2: Develop effective critical thinking & creativity skills.
- Analysis of information
- Application and synthesis of information
- Evaluation of information, thoughts & ideas
- Creation of new thoughts & ideas
LEARNING EXPECTATION #3: Demonstrate effective literacy and communication skills.
- Writing: Topic development & process
- Writing: English conventions
- Reading: Comprehension
- Reading: Utilizing tools & strategies to increase comprehension
- Digital Literacy
LEARNING EXPECTATION #4: Demonstrate an understanding of social and civic responsibilities.
- Local & global community service
- Responsibility for one’s own behavior
- Social skills
- Civic responsibility
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