Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
Alameda Science and Technology Institute will provide a curriculum that prepares students to fulfill the following:
Effective Communicators:
- Utilize a variety of tools including the internet, speech, writing and other forms of technology
- Understand that communication is shaped by one’s audience and purpose
- Know how and when to ask for help
- Utilize their academic voice to express their thoughts clearly
- Collaborate with peers to achieve common goals
- Voice their own opinions and actively listen to others
Engaged Citizens:
- Are compassionate, empathetic and respectful of the views, qualities and life circumstances of others
- Understand their connection to humanity and their environment as members of a global community
- Possess a multicultural awareness of arts, literature and music
- Function productively as integral parts of their community through service to others
- Possess a strong sense of ethics and honesty
- Empower and involve others through strong leadership
Quality Producers:
- Actively engage in the process of learning
- Create products that reflect an investment of time, thought and care
- Consistently give their best effort in all endeavors
- Organize their time and materials
- Effectively demonstrate their understanding in their work
Critical Thinkers:
- Problem-solve when confronted with a challenging situation
- Evaluate the credibility of evidence and use evidence to make logical conclusions
- Identify nuances, patterns and connections in data and text to find meaning
- Connect what they are learning to a broader context or larger purpose
- Understand and comprehend multiple sides of issues, ideas and concepts
- Interpret data to develop individual and unique perspectives
Healthy Decision Makers:
- Interact appropriately with other students, staff and community members
- Embrace positive dietary choices
- Achieve emotional health through balance and metacognition
- Maturely handle difficult social situations including peer pressure, confrontation and adversity
- Can identify individual strengths and nurture a positive self image
Independent Learners:
- Build upon prior knowledge to create original ideas
- Regularly and effectively self-assess and set personal goals
- Possess intrinsic motivation and intellectual independence
- Demonstrate active intellectual curiosity and flexibility
- Willingly take on challenges and persevere through struggle
