Washtenaw County students read with fluency and comprehension. They know how to read and write strategically for different purposes. They are well read, across a variety of genres. They construct meaning from, analyze, and appreciate text, electronic, and non-print media (e.g., speech, movies, video).
Washtenaw County students are fluent with fundamental mathematical concepts, operations, strategies, modes of representation, problem-solving, and technological tools. They know how to apply their mathematical knowledge strategically for different purposes. They comprehend a variety of representations, including text, algebraic, geometric, graphic, etc.
Washtenaw County students possess, appreciate, and use, beyond simple recall, knowledge of important concepts, terms, vocabulary, modes of inquiry, operations, relationships, and systems within and across the disciplines of science, mathematics, language arts and literature, social sciences, technology, physical and health education, and the arts.
Washtenaw County students know how to identify and locate information or resources for a range of purposes, from a variety of sources, and using diverse technological tools. They listen, view, discuss, and read to obtain, interpret, organize, and evaluate information. The information and resources include those related to languages, literature, mathematics, social science, science, technology, physical education and health, the arts, employability, career preparation, and daily life.
Washtenaw County students apply creative and complex planning, thinking, reasoning, and/or problem-solving skills to authentic issues, problems, or systems within science, technology, math, language arts and literature, social sciences, the arts, physical education, math, and interdisciplinary issues. These complex thinking skills include making important connections within and across disciplines, i.e., interdisciplinary thinking. Students understand what they are asked to do; can define the problem, issue, or request; can identify relevant information and resources; can outline approaches or solution strategies and carry them out successfully.
Washtenaw County students communicate information, knowledge, strategies, and personal opinions or expressions to a variety of audiences for a range of purposes and occasions. They speak and write well, and can be expressive as well as clear and concise, with control of the conventions of writing. They also communicate their ideas effectively in other modes, such as numeric, symbolic, graphic, video, and artistic. They employ good listening and speaking skills as they participate effectively in public discourse.
Washtenaw County students work well both independently and collaboratively in a variety of authentic settings, with people of diverse backgrounds, in a range of roles (e.g., team member, leader, teacher, advocate, mediator). They monitor their own behavior, exhibit self-control, resolve conflicts, evaluate progress (self-assess), adapt to change, and set personal goals.
Washtenaw County students display responsibility, confidence, integrity, eagerness and curiosity, as well as respect towards learning, others and self. They see themselves as continual learners, and show personal investment and pride in their work. They utilize their knowledge and skills as active, constructive participants and responsible citizens in our democratic society.