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Taken from North Providence High School' s Expectations

__1.0 achieve proficiency in all content areas of a standards-based curriculum by:__
 * Knowledge**
 * 1.1 acquiring and applying knowledge and skills within and across the curriculum
 * 1.2 analyzing and evaluating information
 * 1.3 applying technology as a leaning tool across all disciplines

__2.0 solve problems and make decisions effectively by:__ 2.1 working cooperatively and/or independently 2.2 applying problem-solving strategies 2.3 utilizing resources and time effectively 2.4 accessing, compiling, interpreting, and presenting data and information
 * Problem Solving**

__3.0 display a strong sense of self-discipline which enables him/her to act responsibly by:__ 3.1 making informed life and career decisions (CIVIC) 3.2 recognizing and respecting the diversity and individuality of others (SOCIAL) 3.3 understanding and accepting the benefits and consequences for his/her behavior (CIVIC) 3.4 participating in community service, leadership roles, and/or school activities (SOCIAL)
 * Responsibility**

__4.0 communicate effectively by:__ 4.1 reading widely and critically 4.2 writing clearly, concisely, and persuasively 4.3 speaking, listening, and interpreting,effectively 4.4 mastering technology as a means of communication
 * Communication**


 * POSSIBLE MODIFICATIONS OF THE N. PROVIDENCE EXPECTATIONS - IDEAS FROM OUR MEETING:**

The North Providence High School graduate will be able to:

KNOWLEDGE “UNDERSTANDING” ? 1.0 achieve proficiency in all content areas of a standards-based curriculum by: 1.1 acquiring and applying knowledge and skills within and across the curriculum; NOTE THAT READING MIGHT FIT HERE AS WELL AS BELOW UNDER “COMMUNICATION” 1.2 analyzing and evaluating information; 1.3 applying technology as a learning tool across all disciplines.

PROBLEM SOLVING 2.0 solve problems and make decisions effectively by: 2.1 working cooperatively and/or independently 2.2 applying problem-solving strategies; 2.3 utilizing resources and time effectively; 2.4 accessing, compiling, interpreting and presenting data and information.

RESPONSIBILITY 3.0 display a strong sense of self-discipline which enables him/her to act responsibly by: 3.1 making informed life and career decisions; (CIVIC) HEALTH? 3.2 recognizing and respecting the diversity and individuality of others; (SOCIAL) 3.3 understanding and accepting the benefits and consequences for his/her behavior;(CIVIC) 3.4 participating in community service, leadership roles, and/or school activities; (SOCIAL)

COMMUNICATION “AND EXPRESSION?” 4.0 communicate effectively by: 4.1 reading widely and critically; 4.2 writing clearly, concisely and persuasively; 4.3 speaking, listening and interpreting effectively; 4.4 mastering technology as a means of communication. -THROUGH MATHEMATICS -ARTISTIC/CREATIVE


 * FULL NORTH PROVIDENCE MISSION STATEMENT WITH EXPECTATIONS AND SCHOOL-WIDE RUBRICS:**

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of North Providence High School is to educate all students in a safe, nurturing and challenging environment which empowers them to become well-rounded individuals who are life-long learners and productive members of society.

Guiding Principles

We believe: the global marketplace;
 * All students can learn;
 * Education is a partnership among students, teachers, parents and community;
 * Learning is a life-long process;
 * In ongoing evaluation of the educational program in order to improve teaching and learning;
 * In setting high expectations for students;
 * Communication is essential to the educational process;
 * In an educational program that provides students with opportunities both in higher education and
 * Community service is essential to student growth; and
 * The school that recognizes and adapts to the needs of its students is more successful.

GRADUATION EXPECTATIONS

All graduates of North Providence High School must possess a common core of knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to become responsible citizens, productive workers, and life-long learners. The North Providence High School Community has identified and adopted four core graduation expectations that support the accomplishment of the school’s mission and are aligned with the standards and performance indicators identified in district and school curriculum documents. These interdisciplinary expectations encompass academic, civic, and social outcomes and identify what a North Providence High School student should know and be able to do upon graduation.

The North Providence High School graduate will be able to:

KNOWLEDGE 1.0 achieve proficiency in all content areas of a standards-based curriculum by: 1.1 acquiring and applying knowledge and skills within and across the curriculum; Assessment Rubric: 4 Consistently and effectively acquires and applies knowledge and skills in all content areas. 3 Frequently and effectively acquires and applies knowledge and skills in all content areas. 2 Occasionally acquires and applies knowledge and skills in all content areas. 1 Rarely acquires and applies knowledge and skills in all content areas.

1.2 analyzing and evaluating information; Assessment Rubric: 4 Consistently and effectively examines, identifies, interprets and clarifies information in all content areas. 3 Frequently and effectively examines, identifies, interprets and clarifies information in all content areas. 2 Occasionally examines, identifies, interprets and clarifies information in all content areas. 1 Rarely examines, identifies, interprets and clarifies information in all content areas.

1.3 applying technology as a learning tool across all disciplines. Assessment Rubric: 4 Consistently and effectively utilizes and integrates technology to acquire and apply knowledge in all content areas. 3 Frequently and effectively utilizes and integrates technology to acquire and apply knowledge in all content areas. 2 Occasionally utilizes and integrates technology to acquire and apply knowledge in all content areas. 1 Rarely utilizes and integrates technology to acquire and apply knowledge in all content areas

PROBLEM SOLVING 2.0 solve problems and make decisions effectively by: 2.1 working cooperatively and/or independently Assessment Rubric: 4 Always functions productively in a group setting by sharing with and listening to other; demonstrates complete self-reliance. 3 Usually functions productively in a group setting by sharing with and listening to other; usually demonstrates little self-reliance. 2 Seldom functions productively in a group setting with limited sharing with or limited listening to others; demonstrates little evidence self-reliance. 1 Rarely functions productively in a group; no evidence of the ability to be self-reliant. 2.2 applying problem-solving strategies; Assessment Rubric: 4 Effectively identifies the problem and demonstrates a variety of techniques to evaluate the problem. Efficiently collects and organizes data and draws logical in-depth conclusions. 3 Efficiently identifies the problem, collects and organizes data, and draws logical conclusions. 2 Identifies the problem and collects data. Ineffectively organizes data and draws vague conclusions. 1 Rarely identifies the problem. Collects inappropriate data and/or interprets it incorrectly. Conclusions are frequently inappropriate.

2.3 utilizing resources and time effectively; Assessment Rubric: 4 Always prepared for class and fully participates in classroom activities. Consistently utilizes all resources including outside resources. 3 Usually prepared for class and participates in classroom activities. Frequently uses outside resources. 2 Sometimes prepared for class and/or rarely participates in classroom activities. Seldom use available resources. 1 Rarely prepared for class and/or does not participate in class. Infrequently uses and resources.

2.4 accessing, compiling, interpreting and presenting data and information. Assessment Rubric: 4 Consistently demonstrates the ability to acquire information, integrating all resources necessary to effectively draw viable conclusions and always demonstrates a clear, concise, accurate model. 3 Often demonstrates the ability to acquire information, integrating necessary resources to draw conclusions and to demonstrate an accurate model. 2 Sometimes has difficulty acquiring information to effectively draw a viable conclusion, and displays little evidence of demonstrating an accurate model. 1 Rarely demonstrates the ability to acquire information and draw conclusions with no evidence of verifying an accurate model.

RESPONSIBILITY 3.0 display a strong sense of self-discipline which enables him/her to act responsibly by: 3.1 making informed life and career decisions; (CIVIC) Assessment Rubric: 4 Chooses a definite post-secondary plan for work or education. 3 Actively searches and chooses post-secondary choices. 2 Begins to search for post-secondary planning. 1 Unable to make choices for post-secondary planning.

3.2 recognizing and respecting the diversity and individuality of others; (SOCIAL) Assessment Rubric: 4 Always recognizes and respects others for their individuality and diversity. 3 Frequently recognizes and respects others for their individuality and diversity. 2 Occasionally recognizes and respects others for their individuality and diversity. 1 Rarely recognizes and respects others for their individuality and diversity.

3.3 understanding and accepting the benefits and consequences for his/her behavior;(CIVIC) Assessment Rubric: 4 Consistently engages in appropriate behavior with a complete understanding of all benefits and consequences for their behavior. 3 Often engages in appropriate behavior with understanding and acceptance of consequences. 2 Frequently engages in inappropriate behavior with limited understanding and acceptance of the consequences. 1 Rarely engages in appropriates behavior or with a lack of understanding and acceptance of the consequences.

3.4 participating in community service, leadership roles, and/or school activities; (SOCIAL) Assessment Rubric: 4 Consistently participates in community service, leadership roles and/or school activities. 3 Frequently participates in community service, leadership roles and/or school activities. 2 Occasionally participates in community service, leadership roles and/or school activities. 1 Never participates in community service, leadership roles and/or school activities.

COMMUNICATION 4.0 communicate effectively by: 4.1 reading widely and critically; Assessment Rubric: 4 Consistently and effectively demonstrates an insightful understanding of the central and supporting ideas being conveyed in the written work. 3 Frequently demonstrates an understanding of the central ideas being conveyed in the written work. 2 Occasionally demonstrates an understanding of the central ideas being conveyed in the written work. 1 Rarely shows an understanding of the written work.

4.2 writing clearly, concisely and persuasively; 4.3 Assessment Rubric: 4 Consistently and effectively demonstrates an ability to use written language creatively and purposefully for a wide variety of audiences. 3 Frequently demonstrates an ability to use written language purposefully for a wide variety of audience. 2 Occasionally demonstrates the ability to engage in meaningful communication with a limited audience. 1 Rarely demonstrates an ability to use written language appropriately.

4.3 speaking, listening and interpreting effectively; Assessment Rubric: 4 Consistently and effectively demonstrates the ability to engage in meaningful communication with a wide variety of audiences. 3 Frequently demonstrates the ability to engage in meaningful communication with a variety of audience. 2 Occasionally demonstrates the ability to engage in meaningful communication with limited audience. 1 Rarely demonstrates the ability to engage in appropriated communication.

4.4 mastering technology as a means of communication. Assessment Rubric: 4 Consistently and effectively accesses a wide variety of technology for various means of communication. 3 Frequently accesses a variety of technology for various means of communication. 2 Occasionally accesses technology to communicate. 1 Rarely accesses technology.

Scoring Guide: 4 Exemplary 3 Proficient 2 Needs Improvement 1 Unacceptable