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0200SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS

SCHOOL DISTRICT GOALS                              0200

Consistent with the District’s mission and educational philosophy, District personnel is committed to offering students educational opportunities that accomplish the following goals and objectives:

Goal #1: Motivate students to learn

Objectives:

  1. Meriden students will become lifelong learners.
  2. Meriden students will develop pride in work, a feeling of self-esteem and sense of self-confidence.

 

Goal #2: Acquisition of skills and knowledge essential for success in a global society

Objectives:

  1. Meriden students will master skills in reading, writing and mathematics necessary to be college and career ready.
  2. Meriden students will acquire essential knowledge of the social sciences and natural sciences.
  3. Meriden student will demonstrate competence in communications, especially writing, speaking and listening.
  4. Meriden students will be able to use information critically to develop decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  5. Meriden students will be exhibit an awareness of and appreciation for literary, cultural and aesthetic values.

 

Goal #3: Competence in Life Skills

Objectives:

  1. Meriden students will be qualified for success in meaningful and living-wage employment.
  2. Meriden students will practice a healthy lifestyle.
  3. Meriden students will demonstrate digital citizenship.

     

 

Goal #4: Understanding Society’s Values

Objectives:

  1. Meriden students will respect and appreciate people for their individuality and diversity in a global society.
  2. Meriden students will be able to adjust and respond to a changing world.
  3. Meriden student will demonstrate an understanding of financial literacy.
  4. Meriden students will participate in civic life.

 

 

Approved 5/1/1990

 

Amended May 16, 2017


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