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Downey High
School will prepare its graduates to be lifelong learners who:
1. Communicate Effectively by:
Writing Clearly
Utilizing the
writing process across the curriculum
Organizing content
clearly for the target audience
Writing for a
variety of purposes (e.g. expository, persuasive, narrative,
technical,
analytical)
Using standard
grammar, syntax, and other techniques that give writing power
and
impact
Speaking and Listening Effectively
Conveying ideas
clearly and coherently with a command of the English language
Using presentation
techniques to engage audience attention which included
enunciation, using eye contact,
engaging others in discussion of material,
asking questions for clarifications,
responding appropriately.
Using appropriate
body language
Using an Appropriate Communication Form
Communicating ideas
to an audience (e.g. verbal, artistic, written, mathematical,
email, electronic
discussion board, etc.), and
using this form clearly and effectively.
2. Who Demonstrate Creative and Analytical Thinking by:
Reading Effectively:
Demonstrating
the ability to decode, paraphrase, summarize, analyze, and apply
knowledge of textual material to class assignments
Identifying
central themes and ideas
Organizing
and interpreting data and graphs to draw conclusions and make
predictions
Applying Skills and Concepts
Building on
prior knowledge
Making
cross-curricular connections and applies learning to problems and
real-life
situations
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Using a
variety of resources to access needed information
Solving
multi-step problems strategically, logically, creatively, and
independently
Creating and
asking relevant questions
3. Work competently as individuals and in groups
by setting
priorities
by developing
plans of action
by evaluating
progress
by completing
tasks
by
accomplishing goals
4. Demonstrate responsible citizenship
by conducting
themselves appropriately
by observing
the rights of others
by
contributing to their community
by respecting
individual and cultural diversity
by
appreciating our nation's heritage and culture |
