Expectations+-+Experiment

Submitted by Jake Expectations For Student Learning

//What are the “expectations for student learning”?// As a result of their educational experiences at Bedford High School, **//What Will Students Be//** ? The fundamental **//Goals//** of the teaching and learning process at BHS. These **//Expectations//** are **//measurable//** (school-wide rubrics). · **//1 A//** acquire and apply knowledge connecting curriculum to real life situations · **//1 B//** use technology and the arts to demonstrate knowledge and skills · **//1 C//** provide evidence of self-directed learning · **//1 D//** demonstrate reflective and relational thinking · **//2 A//** read actively, widely and critically · **//2 B//** present in an oral or written form with clarity, purpose and understanding · **//2 C//** gather, synthesize and present knowledge creatively using a variety of mediums · **//2 D//** be able to ask critical questions and defend answers and opinions · **//3 A//** review, analyze and evaluate reliable and appropriate sources · **//3 B//** demonstrate responsible use of technology · **//3 C//** create product that reflects individual research of an essential question · **//4 A//** perform or produce a product that demonstrates originality, critical thought, and creativity · **//5 A//** explore solutions to problems both independently and as a member of a group · **//5 B//** apply concepts and reasoning to support outcome · **//5 C//** complete multiple step, long term projects
 * 1. Active Learners (AL)** - //Engaged in the Quest for Knowledge and Understanding//
 * 2. Effective Communicators (EC)**
 * 3. Analytical Researchers (AR)**
 * 4. Critical & Creative Thinkers (C&CT)**
 * 5. Problem Solvers (PS)**

Larry's revised version posted 6/6/07:


 * Academic Expectations For Student Learning

Graduates of Bedford High School will be:**

· **//1 A//** acquire and apply knowledge connecting curriculum to real life situations · **//1 B//** explore cross- and/or inter-disciplinary connections to create new knowledge · **//1 C//** use technology and the arts to acquire, construct, and demonstrate knowledge and skills · **//1 D//** provide evidence of self-directed inquiry and learning · **//1 E//** incorporate feedback, including teacher-, self-, and peer- assessments to extend learning
 * 1. Active Learners (AL)** who:

· **//2 A//** read and write fluently, effectively, and regularly · **//2 B//** incorporate an understanding of context and purpose in the process of interpreting a wide variety of cultural artifacts (e.g., songs, films, etc.) · **//2 C//** present information, ideas, emotions, and points of view with clarity and purpose · **//2 D//** use a variety of mediums, as suitable, to present information, ideas, and experiences creatively · **//2 E//** respond constructively to challenges, arguments, and questions
 * 2. Effective Communicators (EC)** who:

· **//3 A//** identify, review, analyze and evaluate sources of information · **//3 B//** use technology appropriately, inventively, and fluently as a tool for research · **//3 C//** use theses and hypotheses to guide and organize research · **//3 D//** apply discipline-specific standards of evidence
 * 3. Analytical Researchers (AR)** who:

· **//4 A//** create products/performances that synthesize ideas, perspectives, facts, and experience · **//4 B//** incorporate imaginative and intuitive insights in a variety of learning experiences · **//4 C//** interpret, create, and interact with models and representations of "reality" · **//4 D//** demonstrate reflective and relational thinking
 * 4. Resourceful Thinkers (RT)** who:

· **//5 A//** explore solutions to problems both independently and as a member of a group · **//5 B//** apply concepts and reasoning to support outcome · **//5 C//** complete multiple step, long term projects · **//5 D//** use a variety of problem-solving approaches and strategies
 * 5. Problem Solvers (PS)** who:


 * Civic Expectations**

Graduates of Bedford High School will:

1. identify the responsibilities of each citizen to local, national, and global communities. 2. demonstrate a personal sense of ethics that will include honesty, integrity, and self-control.


 * Social Expectations**

Graduates of Bedford High School will:

1. demonstrate responsibility for his or her own actions, behaviors, and academic success. 2. work cooperatively to achieve group goals and to resolve issues. 3. develop and apply models for sustainable, healthy living

Larry's revised version updated (altered) 6/8/07, last revised 6/11/07:


 * Academic Expectations For Student Learning

Graduates of Bedford High School will be:**

· **//1 A//** acquire and apply knowledge connecting curriculum to real life situations · **//1 B//** explore cross- and/or inter-disciplinary connections to create new knowledge · **//1 C//** use technology and the arts to acquire, construct, and demonstrate knowledge and skills · **//1 D//** carry out self-directed inquiry and learning · **//1 E//** incorporate feedback, including teacher-, self-, and peer- assessments to extend learning · //**1 F**// complete multiple step, long term projects
 * 1. Active Learners (AL)** who:

· **//2 A//** read and write fluently, effectively, and regularly · **//2 B//** incorporate an understanding of context and purpose in the process of interpreting a wide variety of cultural artifacts (e.g., songs, films, etc.) · **//2 C//** present information, ideas, emotions, and points of view with clarity and purpose · **//2 D//** use a variety of mediums, as suitable, to present information, ideas, and experiences creatively · **//2 E//** respond constructively to challenges, arguments, new information, alternative points of view, and questions
 * 2. Effective Communicators (EC)** who:

· **//3 A//** identify, review, analyze and evaluate sources of information · **//3 B//** use technology appropriately, inventively, and fluently as a tool for research · **//3 C//** use theses and hypotheses to guide and organize research · **//3 D//** apply discipline-specific standards of evidence
 * 3. Analytical Researchers (AR)** who:

· **//4 A//** create products/performances that synthesize ideas, perspectives, facts, and experience · **//4 B//** incorporate imaginative and intuitive insights in a variety of learning experiences · **//4 C//** interpret, create, and interact with models and representations of "reality" · **//4 D//** apply models, insights, problem-solving strategies, and knowledge within and across disciplinary domains appropriately and effectively
 * 4. Resourceful Thinkers (RT)** who:

· **//5 A//** identify and tackle problems using a variety of strategies and approaches · **//5 B//** verify solutions to problems in multiple ways · **//5 C//** explore solutions to problems both independently and as a member of a group
 * 5. Problem Solvers (PS)** who:


 * Civic Expectations**

Graduates of Bedford High School will:

1. identify the responsibilities of each citizen to local, national, and global communities. 2. demonstrate a personal sense of ethics that will include honesty, integrity, and self-control. 3. identify and explore opportunities for (community)-service-based learning


 * Social Expectations**

Graduates of Bedford High School will:

1. demonstrate responsibility for his or her own actions, behaviors, and academic success. 2. work cooperatively to achieve group goals and to resolve issues. 3. develop and apply models for sustainable, healthy living

Submitted by Jackie 6/12/2007 · //**1 A**// acquire and apply knowledge connecting curriculum to real life situations 1A Acquire and apply knowledge across the curriculum · //**1 B**// use technology and the arts to demonstrate knowledge and skills · //**1 C**// provide evidence of self-directed learning · //**1 D**// demonstrate reflective and relational thinking 1D remove
 * . Active Learners (AL)** - //Engaged in the Quest for Knowledge and Understanding//

· //**2 A**// read actively, widely and critically 2A Read effectively · //**2 B**// present in an oral or written form with clarity, purpose and understanding · //**2 C**// gather, synthesize and present knowledge creatively using a variety of mediums · //**2 D**// be able to ask critical questions and defend answers and opinions 2D remove
 * 2. Effective Communicators (EC)**

· //**3 A**// review, analyze and evaluate reliable and appropriate sources · //**3 B**// demonstrate responsible use of technology · //**3 C**// create [a] product that reflects individual research of an essential question
 * 3. Analytical Researchers (AR)**

· //**4 A**// perform or produce a product that demonstrates originality, critical thought, and creativity
 * 4. Critical & Creative Thinkers (C&CT)**

· //**5 A**// explore solutions to problems both independently and as a member of a group · //**5 B**// apply concepts, and reasoning to support outcome 5B apply concepts and problem-solving strategies effectively · //**5 C**// complete multiple step, long term projects 5C remove
 * 5. Problem Solvers (PS)**


 * Civic Expectations**

Graduates of Bedford High School will:

1. identify the responsibilities of each citizen to local, national, and global communities. 2. demonstrate a personal sense of ethics that will include honesty, integrity, and self-control. 3. identify and explore opportunities for (community)-service-based learning


 * Social Expectations**

Graduates of Bedford High School will:

1. demonstrate responsibility for his or her own actions, behaviors, and academic success. 2. work cooperatively to achieve group goals and to resolve issues. 3. develop and apply models for sustainable, healthy living