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Expected School-Wide Learning Results (ESLR’s)

Critical Thinker
Identify, evaluate and use resources effectively for the purpose of problem solving

Build meaning and understanding for themselves using prior knowledge and new information
(Use previous knowledge to better understand new information)
Examples: I used my understanding on the story to make a blurb
Self-Evaluation: Good

Apply problem-solving skills to facilitate learning

Gather, analyze and process information from a variety of sources
(Get information from many sources to cross reference them)
Examples: Search for WW2 and Anne Frank information
Self-Evaluation: Good

Solve problems using a variety of strategies

Select, monitor, and adjust problem-solving strategies

Academic Achiever
Demonstrate progress in all curricular areas

Continually assess, evaluate and adjust work to maintain high standards
(Throughout project edit/revise work to keep your high standard)
Examples: Get suggestions and keep editing video
Self-Evaluation: Excellent

Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
(I can work well by myself and with others)
Examples: I provided relative input to my group and work well independently
Self-Evaluation: Good

Access information from a variety of sources

Demonstrate technological literacy and the use of technology as a tool for the efficient and creative completion of a project
(Use technology to complete a project well)
Examples: I used photoshop to create new images
Self-Evaluation: Good

Involved Citizen
Seek to improve the lives of others in their community
Demonstrate care and concern for their environment
(Show you care for the environment)
Examples: Write poems of issues concerning me
Self-Evaluation: Good

Demonstrate responsibility in active decision-making
(Make sensible decisions)
Examples: Made important decisions concerning the project
Self-Evaluation: Great

Interact respectfully with people of diverse cultures
(Show respect to people who are different to you)
Examples: Was respectful and kindly to people working in the Teen Life Project
Self-Evaluation: Good

Demonstrate awareness and respect for the rights of others

Effective Communicator

Demonstrate their creative talents to convey ideas
(Using your creative strengths to show something)
Examples: Use my technological literacy to create a meaningful iMovie
Self-Evaluation: Good

Incorporate/Utilize technology as a tool for communication
(Use technology to communicate)
Examples: Communicated a message through our iMovie
Self-Evaluation: Good

Listen respectfully and ask questions to facilitate understanding and achieve insight

Demonstrate the skills of effective collaboration
(Work well in a group to complete a task)
Examples: Made poetry books in a group
Self-Evaluation: Good

Collaborate with others in appropriate learning situations to achieve group goals
(Work well and communicate with others to complete the goal of your group)
Examples: Communicated often and worked well together to complete a project
Self-Evaluation: Good

Understand and convey written, oral and visual information using appropriate media

Demonstrate awareness of the role of audience

Self-Directed Learner
Accept responsibility for their own learning

Identify their needs and apply appropriate learning strategies

Participate in a wide variety of co-curricular programs and activities which develop social, emotional and physical talents

Take creative risks in developing untried ideas

Demonstrate competency in goal setting, time management, and organizational skills
(Be well prepared, set goals for youself and manage your time wisley)
Examples: Finished project on time and set goals for time management
Self-Evaluation: Good

Monitor, adjust and document work in progress
(Continuously edit and revise work in progress)
Examples: I continuously edited and revised the book cover
Self-Evaluation: Excellent

Develop, prioritize and continually revise personal goals

Apply practices that promote and support the safety and health of self and others