Performance Expectations

Student

Demonstrate that their learning is purposeful and that they have developed habits of mind by: questioning their work; taking ownership of their work; directing their learning; reflecting on their work; assessing their work; revisiting their work; solving complex problems; sharing their understanding; making connections; finding and assessing evidence for their ideas and others'; asking critical questions of others; using a variety of tools (i.e. technology) to conduct research; conducting action research; and performing at a high level in assessments.
Deepen their understanding of subject areas by making connections between traditional academic disciplines.
Make connections between their academic and personal lives by applying knowledge gained and essential skills developed in school to their lives outside of schools.
Demonstrate intrinsic motivation by becoming increasingly independent learners.
Attend classes and activities which are primarily grouped heterogeneously and accessible to all students.
Recognize that the school applies high standards to all students.
Work with the guidance of adults in the school to set academic and personal goals which are tailored to their individual strengths.
Be able to identify at least one adult in the school community who knows them well and can advocate for them.
Express satisfaction in school because they believe it meets their academic and personal needs.
Use and understand the inquiry model, and as a result, regularly revise their work and generate their own essential questions.
Take on multiple roles ("teacher", "researcher", "student", and "team member") in the classroom/learning process.
Identify, assess, select, find, and use a variety of human and material resources strategically in their work.
Safely, respectfully, and persuasively articulate their ideas and opinions.
Contribute to classroom, school and community decision making and problem solving.
Show the capacity to take positive risks academically and socially and learn from mistakes.
Develop exhibitions for promotion and graduation which show careful selection of topic and format, incorporate required skills and areas of knowledge, involve a wide variety of human and material resources, and show evidence of reflection and habits of mind.
Create portfolios throughout their academic career which demonstrate the evolution of their skills and knowledge.