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Sandra Day O'Connor High School

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Sandra Day O'Connor High School
Home of the Eagles!

Learning Model

EXIT OUTCOMES

  • Meet/Exceed academic standards

  • Demonstrate the pillars of strong character

  • Demonstrate success in a fast paced technology driven environment

  • Demonstrate success in post-secondary endeavors

  • Communicate effectively

  • Demonstrate civic responsibilities

  • Demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills

 
 
 
CURRICULUM
  • Based on state standards
  • Supported by research
  • Rigorous
  • Course outcomes are aligned to performance outcomes, unit outcomes, and assessments
  • The curriculum supports the desired exit outcome
 
INSTRUCTION
  • There is no one size that fits all
  • Instruction is differentiated
  • Grading practices support the acquisition of knowledge and skills
  • The cognitive level of the instruction matches the level specified by the curriculum
  • Teachers use multiple groupings of students to target specific learners and curricula
ASSESSMENT
  • Assessments are aligned to the curriculum and specific courses
  • Assessment data is used to drive decisions that create improvement targets for all learners
  • The cognitive level of the assessments are aligned to the curriculum and instructional practices
  • Assessments require meaningful demonstration of performance outcomes
 
SUCCESSFUL RESULTS WILL COME FROM:
  • Alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessments
  • High expectations
  • Identification of non-proficient students
  • High standards
  • Individualized learning for students
  • Staff development
  • Continuous improvement process
  • Flexible groupings
  • Parent and community involvement
  • Extended time