A student receiving a diploma from Twin Valley High School will meet or exceed all of the following expectations. These expectations are the building blocks behind the graduation requirements of TVHS and are the schools contract with parents and students regarding the essential parts of every students education. The fifteen basic expectations are summarized on this page.
1.0 The TVHS graduate clearly communicates ideas and information in a variety of circumstances and media. (COMMUNICATION)2.0 The TVHS graduate solves a variety of simple and complex problems in all fields of knowledge. (PROBLEM SOLVING)
3.0 The TVHS graduate asks critical questions that assess the quality of evidence and data from diverse sources. (REASONING)
4.0 The TVHS graduate sets goals and assesses his/her own learning in order to become an independent learner. (GOAL SETTING)
5.0 The TVHS graduate demonstrates the knowledge to make informed choices that positively affect the health, safety and well-being of himself/herself and others. (HEALTHY CHOICES)
6.0 The TVHS graduate demonstrates the ability to perform essential tasks of daily living. (LIFE SKILLS)
7.0 The TVHS graduate takes an active role in the betterment and goals of the school and the community. (SERVICE)
8.0 The TVHS graduate understands the role of culture and diversity in the community and society. (DIVERSITY)
9.0 The TVHS graduate communicates ideas and information in a nonnative language. (NONNATIVE LANGUAGE)
10.0 The TVHS graduate demonstrates a basic competency, understanding of and appreciation of a variety of arts. (ART APPRECIATION AND ARTISTIC COMPETENCY)
11.0 The TVHS graduate demonstrates an understanding of the history and development of civilization and its relationship with todays society. (SOCIAL STUDIES)
12.0 The TVHS graduate understands and applies current and emerging scientific and technological knowledge to explain and demonstrate an understanding of his/her world. (SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
13.0 The TVHS graduate uses a variety of mathematical methods and appropriate technology to solve problems. (MATHEMATICS)
14.0 The TVHS graduate utilizes appropriate technology for a variety of purposes. (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
15.0 The TVHS graduate demonstrates an understanding of the concepts, design, and application of the elements of industrial technology. (INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES)
The TVHS graduate clearly communicates ideas and information in a variety of circumstances and media.
Uses verbal and nonverbal skills to express self effectively in writing, discussion, and public speaking
Listens actively and responds to communications
Organizes ideas in writing in a coherent manner
Demonstrates command of appropriate English conventions including grammar, usage and mechanics
Expresses in writing meaning and key points clearly and succinctly
Recognizes and addresses the context of and the audience for the writing
Interprets meaning both stated and implied from a variety of texts
Makes and supports evaluative comments regarding the quality/validity of written work
Comprehends main and supporting ideas in written work
Recognizes and understands the different genres and their purposes
Selects appropriate technologies and applications to communicate with an audience
The TVHS graduate solves a variety of simple and complex problems in all fields of knowledge.
Employs problem solving processes and demonstrates use of alternative strategies
Designs and conducts experiments, collects data/information, and draws conclusions
Analyzes problems from personal, regional, national, and global perspectives
The TVHS graduate asks critical questions that assess the quality of evidence and data from diverse sources.
Uses a variety of processes to assess the quality of data , compare and contrast, form questions and arguments, analyze relationships, and classify information to formulate conclusions
The TVHS graduate sets goals and assesses own achievement in order to become an independent learner.
Assesses own achievement by developing rigorous criteria for self, and uses these to set goals and produce consistently high-quality work
Develops a plan for current and continued education and training to meet personal and career goals
The TVHS graduate demonstrates the knowledge to make informed choices that positively affect the health, safety and well-being of self and of others.
Identifies the indicators of intellectual, physical, social and emotional health
Analyzes how behavior can influence health maintenance
Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to access appropriate resources to support a healthy lifestyle
Demonstrates competency in many and proficiency in a few of the skills and concepts needed for a lifetime of physical activity and good personal hygiene
Demonstrates an understanding of and a proficiency in nutrition, meal planning, and food preparation
The TVHS graduate demonstrates the ability to perform essential tasks of daily living
Demonstrates an understanding of and a proficiency in elements of personal finance
Demonstrates an understanding of and a proficiency in the elements of career planning
Demonstrates an understanding of and a proficiency in accessing community resources
Demonstrates an understanding of and a proficiency in effective family relationships
Demonstrates an understanding of and a proficiency in effective interpersonal relationships
Demonstrates an understanding of the procedures for obtaining proper personal identification
The TVHS graduate takes an active role in the betterment and goals of the school and the community.
Demonstrates an understanding of the value of individual service to benefit their community
Takes an active role in providing service to benefit their community
The TVHS graduate understands the role of culture and diversity in community and society.
Understands the concepts of culture, including the cultures of indigenous peoples, at various times in their local community, in Vermont, in the United States, and in various locations world wide
Demonstrates an understanding of the concepts of diversity, prejudice, and tolerance and its effects on various groups
The TVHS graduate communicates ideas and information in a nonnative language.
Speaks and listens in a nonnative language to a level of basic proficiency
Reads a nonnative language to a level of basic proficiency
Writes in a nonnative language to a level of basic proficiency
10.0 ART APPRECIATION AND ARTISTIC COMPETENCY
The TVHS graduate demonstrates a basic competency, understanding of and appreciation of a variety of arts. Art forms include but are not limited to music, drama, dance, writing and visual art such as paint, plaster, textiles, wood and metals
Conveys artistic intent from creator to viewer or listener
Critiques own and others works in progress, both individually and in groups to improve upon intent
Demonstrates basic knowledge of exemplary works in the arts from a variety of cultures and historical periods
Uses a minimum of two art forms to communicate
The TVHS graduate demonstrates an understanding of the history and development of civilization and its relationship with todays society. Examines complex webs of causes and effects in relation to past and present events in order to generalize about the workings of human societies and applies their findings to problems
Utilizes historical evidence to formulate positions, and demonstrates understanding of past and current issues
Identifies major historical eras and analyzes periods of transition in various times in their local community, in Vermont, in the United States, and in various locations worldwide to understand the past, the present, and the relationship between the two
Uses geographical knowledge and images of various places to understand the present, communicate historical interpretations, develop solutions for the problems, and plan for the future
Examines and debates the meaning and importance of participatory citizenship Compares and evaluates the philosophies and structures, function and purposes of different types of government
Analyzes the access that various groups and individuals have to civil rights .
Demonstrates an understanding of the basic principles of economics and the impact of their application.
The TVHS graduate understands and applies current and emerging scientific and technological knowledge to explain and demonstrate an understanding of the world.
Uses scientific methods to describe, investigate, explain phenomena, and raise questions
Designs and conducts a variety of their own investigations and projects
Demonstrates the ability to organize and present the elements of the scientific process (purpose, experimentation, analysis, conclusion)
Demonstrates an understanding of and applies the basic principles of the biological, earth, environmental, chemical, psychological and physical sciences
Understands the historical and emerging development and dynamic nature of scientific thought and technology
The TVHS graduate uses a variety of mathematical methods and appropriate technology to solve problems. Demonstrates arithmetic, number and operational skills
Communicates mathematical ideas
Uses mathematical reasoning in problem solving
Demonstrates an effective use of the concepts of probability and statistics
Demonstrates an effective use of algebraic functions
Demonstrates an effective use of geometric relationships
Makes mathematical connections
Demonstrates appropriate use of technology for mathematical problem solving
The TVHS graduate utilizes appropriate technology for a variety of purposes.
Identifies capabilities and limitations of contemporary and emerging technology
Identifies resources and assesses the potential of technology systems and services to address personal, lifelong, and workplace needs
Applies technology in real world situations
Uses a wide array of technology to research, gather, and present ideas accurately and appropriately
Demonstrates an understanding of the legal and ethical behaviors regarding the use of technology
The TVHS graduate demonstrates an understanding of the concepts, design, and application of the elements of industrial technology.
Demonstrates basic competency of technical skills within a medium
Applies knowledge and understanding of technological systems to respond to a variety of needs
Uses technological/engineering processes to design solutions to problems
Identifies capabilities and limitations of existing and emerging tools and how they can be used to meet personal and workplace needs
June 8, 2006
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