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East Longmeadow High School Graduates:

	Demonstrate competency in the Massachusetts and East Longmeadow Public Schools curriculum frameworks.
	Acknowledge their potential as life-long learners.
	Are able to identify, evaluate, and make use of information from primary and secondary resources.
	Learn effectively as individuals.
	Learn effectively as members of a group.
	Possess the qualities necessary to become sound decision-makers.
	Understand the connection between health and wellness, physical fitness, and the ability to lead a productive life.
	Recognize the values and contributions of diverse cultures to society.
	Score Key

Demonstrate competency in the Massachusetts and East Longmeadow Public Schools curriculum frameworks by:

5	Maintaining a "B" to "A" average in the class.
3	Maintaining a “C” to “B-” average in the class
1	Maintaining a “D-” to “C-” average in the class
0	Failing to achieve a passing average in the class

Acknowledge their potential as life-long learners by:

5	Vigorously investing in ways to advance class goals Showing an appreciation of the value of all class activities Working effectively to excel in all areas Employing the class experiences to achieve an optimal understanding of key issues (self, society, culture, history, morality, etc.) Utilizing the materials acquired from the class for self- improvement Expressing enthusiasm about studying similar materials in the future
3	Generally seeking ways to achieve class goals Showing an appreciation for the value of some of the class activities Doing some of the work necessary to succeed Employing some of the class experiences to achieve a better understanding of key issues (self, society, culture, history, morality, etc.) Utilizing some of the materials acquired from the class for self-improvement Expressing a willingness to study some of the materials in the future
1	Seldom pursuing class goals Showing little appreciation for the value of class activities Doing little of the work necessary for success Employing little of the class experiences to achieve a better understanding of key issues (self, society, culture, history, morality, etc.) Seldom utilizing materials acquired from the class for self-improvement Being willing to employ some of the materials in the future as they are necessary
0	Not pursuing class goals Showing no appreciation for the value of class activities Doing none of the work necessary for success Employing none of the class experiences to achieve a better understanding of key issues (self, society, culture, history, morality, etc.) Not utilizing materials acquired from the class for self-improvement Being unwilling to employ some of the materials in the future as they are necessary

Are able to identify, evaluate, and make use of information from primary and secondary resources by:

5	Utilizing a wide variety of primary and secondary print and electronic texts including books, magazines, the Internet, and SIRS Employing numerous search methods including library investigation, technological resources, and data base analysis Evaluating the reliability and biases of sources Choosing appropriate and specific materials from a wide variety of sources to support their opinions Developing valuable products and not just assembling facts Carefully blending a variety of sources into the development of their arguments Putting in the time and effort to make necessary changes Creating self-generated, insightful, properly-documented products
3	Employing various primary and secondary print and electronic texts including books, magazines, the Internet, and other available research Employing at least two methods in their research including library investigation, technological resources, and data base analysis Securing materials to support their opinions Using different sources in the development of their arguments Developing quality products and not just assembling facts Putting some time and effort into revision Creating fully documented products
1	Researching just a small number of primary and secondary sources through library investigation, technological resources, and/or data base analysis Supporting some of their opinions Accepting the reliability and biases of sources at face value Developing their arguments with inconsistent detail Developing products that sometimes go beyond the facts Revising as required Producing products with some documentation
0	Researching none of the primary and secondary sources through library investigation, technological resources, and/or data base analysis Supporting none of their opinions Not caring about the reliability and biases of sources Developing their arguments with no detail Developing incomplete products or not turning products in Refusing to revise Producing products with bad or no documentation

Learn effectively as individuals by:

5	Reading assigned materials conscientiously Studying assigned materials meticulously Committing to independent work habits Completing assigned tasks with attention to detail Asking good questions about the material and its implications Always keeping track of assignments Taking notes and managing notebooks in an organized manner Coming to class prepared with necessary materials such as assignment book, notebook, and pen Vigorously pursuing interesting concepts that are brought up in class Continually contributing to class discussion Welcoming constructive criticism
3	Reading and studying most assigned materials Completing assigned tasks with attention to detail most of the time Cultivating independent work habits Keeping a notebook Usually coming to class prepared with necessary materials like assignment book, notebook, and pen Asking questions about the material often Keeping track of assignments often Taking notes in an organized manner Pursuing interesting concepts that are brought up in class Contributing to class discussion often Taking constructive criticism courteously with the intent of using it
1	Reading and studying some of the assigned materials Preparing a few of the assigned tasks Seldom showing evidence of independent work habits Pursuing a few of the concepts that are brought up in class Asking a few questions about the material Minimally keeping track of assignments Minimally taking notes Keeping an unorganized notebook or no notebook at all Often failing to come to class prepared with necessary materials such as an assignment book, notebook, and pen Only contributing to class discussion every once in a while Seldom listening to constructive criticism
0	Reading and studying none of the assigned materials Preparing none of the assigned tasks Not showing evidence of independent work habits Pursuing none of the concepts that are brought up in class Asking no questions about the material Minimally keeping track of assignments Minimally taking notes Keeping no notebook at all Continually failing to come to class prepared with necessary materials such as an assignment book, notebook, and pen Not contributing to class discussion Not listening to constructive criticism

Learn effectively as members of a group by:

5	Actively participating in identifying group goals Listening actively in a variety of situations Fully cooperating with all group members Avowing an open mind philosophy Promoting respect for peers Promoting group interaction in a way that broadens the knowledge base Fostering the implementation of necessary modifications in the group tasks Effectively performing many roles within the group such as recorder, researcher, and facilitator Contributing effectively to the completion of the task at hand
3	Helping to identify most group goals Listening carefully in a variety of situations Cooperating with group members most of the time Maintaining an open mind Sustaining respect for peers Participating in group interaction in a way that broadens the knowledge base Helping in the implementation of necessary modifications in the group tasks Performing different roles within the group such as recorder, researcher, and facilitator Contributing to the completion of the task at hand
1	Needing help to identify group goals Listening sporadically in some situations Having problems cooperating with all group members Seldom attempting to have an open mind Respecting peers inconsistently Interacting in a way that broadens the knowledge base sometimes Submitting grudgingly to the implementation of necessary modifications in the group tasks Performing at least one role within the group such as recorder, researcher, and facilitator Participating in some way in the completion of the task at hand
0	Refusing to help to identify group goals Not listening in class Not cooperating with group members Not attempting to have an open mind Not respecting peers Interacting in negative ways only Refusing to submit to the implementation of necessary modifications in the group tasks Performing no role within the group and/or hindering group activity Not participating in the completion of the task at hand

Possess the qualities necessary to become sound decision-makers by:

5	Diligently making an effort to attend all classes Bringing the proper materials to class daily Following directions carefully Actively listening at all times Doing homework regularly and doing it well Being ready to participate from the beginning of class to the end Being self-reliant Contributing to the class on a daily basis Respecting the teacher and classmates Speaking at appropriate times
3	Attending most classes Bringing the proper materials to class most of the time Following directions most of the time Listening most of the time Doing homework regularly and showing effort Being ready to participate during most of the class Being self-reliant most of the time Contributing to the class consistently Respecting the teacher and classmates most of the time Usually speaking at appropriate times
1	Attending classes erratically Not bringing the proper materials to class on a daily basis Often not following directions Only listening intermittently Often not turning in homework Refusing to participate at times Needing to be told what to do continually Disrupting the class periodically Not respecting the teacher and classmates at all times Speaking at inappropriate times
0	Attending few classes Not bringing the proper materials to class Not following directions Not listening Not turning in homework Refusing to participate Needing to be told what to do continually Disrupting the class regularly Not respecting the teacher and classmates Speaking at inappropriate times

Understand the connection between health and wellness, physical fitness, and the ability to lead a productive life by:

5	Mastering the knowledge and skills required to become responsible for present and future decision-making concerning their health Understanding and committing to the total body-mind connection Comprehending and appreciating the value of a lifetime of physical activity Challenging themselves to maintain superior health and well-being Being a class leader in all health and physical fitness activities
3	Acquiring the knowledge and skills to become responsible for present and future decision-making concerning their health Employing the total body-mind connection Understanding the value of a lifetime of physical activity Striving to maintain health and well-being Participating in most health and physical fitness class activities
1	Acquiring the knowledge and skills that deal with present and future decision-making concerning their health Comprehending the total body-mind connection Recognizing the importance of maintaining health and well-being Participating in some health and physical fitness class activities
0	Refusing to acquiring the knowledge and skills that deal with present and future decision-making concerning their health Not comprehending the total body-mind connection Not recognizing the importance of maintaining health and well-being Not participating in health and physical fitness class activities

Recognize the values and contributions of diverse cultures to society by:

5	Committing to achieving insight on the diverse cultures of the world Being a class proponent for the study of diversity issues Fostering sensitivity towards diverse cultures Encouraging a sense of unity among cultures Reading about, researching, writing about, discussing, and involving themselves in multi-media events on topics that illustrate how diverse cultures have enriched the fabric of society Carefully scrutinizing various cultures both throughout history and also in the current day
3	Analyzing the nature of the diverse cultures of the world Demonstrating an appreciation for the study of diversity issues Understanding the need for sensitivity towards diverse cultures Discussing the value of a sense of unity among cultures Reading about, researching, writing about, discussing, and participating in multi-media events on topics that illustrate how diverse cultures have enriched the fabric of society Examining various cultures both throughout history and also in the current day
1	Participating in activities that deal with the nature of the diverse cultures of the world Showing minimal appreciation for the study of diversity issues Being exposed to curriculum that fosters sensitivity to diverse cultures Being exposed to discussion on the value of unity among diverse cultures Reading about, researching, writing about, and discussing topics that illustrate how diverse cultures have enriched the fabric of society Studying various cultures both throughout history and also in the current day
0	Not participating in activities that deal with the nature of the diverse cultures of the world Showing no appreciation for the study of diversity issues Avoiding exposure to curriculum that fosters sensitivity to diverse cultures Avoiding exposure to discussion on the value of unity among diverse cultures Refusing to read about, research, write about, and/or discuss topics that illustrate how diverse cultures have enriched the fabric of society Refusing to study various cultures both throughout history and also in the current day

Score Key:

5	Advanced
3	Proficient
1	Needs Improvement
0	Does Not Meet Expectations
NA	Not Applicable to this particular course

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