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.