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See the link below to the 2008-09 (new) website.
 

***THE REAL 2008-09 WASHINGTON C OF C WEBSITE***

Welcome to the Washington School
Channels of Challenge website.

Quote of the week:
 
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. --Chinese Proverb
 
District 64 Educational Ends Spotlight:
 
LA1:  Students will be proficient readers.
 
Come prepared to share your summer reading. One of the best ways to improve at reading is by reading!

Email Mrs. Blethen

Links to useful information and games:
 
 

Reading links:

C of C Literary Terms Website (a work in progress)

Find a good book @ Readalikes

Lexiles: find books in your reading range

Mrs. Dowling's Literature Terms

Analogy of the Day

MLA Formatting

Math games and more:

Fun math games

C of C Math Texts

C of C Math Quizzes (aaa- chapter# lesson# for 4th, aba- ch# lsn# for 5th)

Create Math Quizzes: One way to earn free HW passes!

MathSlice

Powers of Ten

Really Big Numbers: read and write REALLY BIG numbers!

Play SET and other games

Play Pentominoes and explore the Schoolastic Books site

Other learning opportunities:

Center for Gifted National-Louis classes

Center for Talent Development Northwestern classes

More fun:

Map Game

Presidential Life Quiz

ISAT practice pages


District 64 Educational Ends
 
LANGUAGE ARTS
LA - 1: Students will be proficient readers.
LA - 2: Students will read for both information and pleasure.
LA - 3: Students will be able to effectively communicate in writing for a variety of purposes and audiences.
LA - 4: Students will be able to speak effectively and listen with understanding.
 
MATH
MA - 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding of mathematical concepts.
MA - 2: Students will demonstrate computational fluency using mental math, paper & pencil, and when appropriate utilize calculators.
MA - 3: Students will apply appropriate strategies for solving complex and real world problems.
MA - 4: Students will communicate how and why mathematics is used to solve complex problems in “real world” situations.
MA - 5: Students will acquire sufficient knowledge and appreciation of mathematics to provide the basis for success in higher level mathematics and science classes.
 
CRITICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING
CP - 1: Students will develop the research and technological skills needed to access, evaluate and use information to support their learning.
CP - 2: Students will apply the skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
CP - 3: Students will view problems and situations from a variety of perspectives.
CP - 4: Students will take intellectual risks considering logical consequences.
CP - 5: Students will apply classroom learning to “real life” situations.
CP - 6: Students will use a variety of techniques to learn.
CP - 7: Students will persevere in learning academically challenging material.
 
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
SE -1: Students will demonstrate emotional awareness & accurate self assessment while developing strategies for self improvement leading to increased self esteem.
SE-2:Students will develop self-control, stress management, and decision making skills while demonstrating responsibility and ethical behavior.
SE-3:Students will understand the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation while demonstrating goal setting skills, persistence, and initiative.
SE-4: Students will understand and respect others while demonstrating tolerance and public service.
SE-5: Students will manage conflicts and demonstrate leadership with effective communication while building bonds, working in teams, and collaborating with others.

 

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