File: ADA - School District Educational Objectives

In keeping with its belief that all students can learn and achieve academic success, the Board of Education adopts the following objectives:

1. Students shall demonstrate the skills and attitudes of critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, intellectual curiosity and artistic expression which form the foundation for lifelong learning.

2. Students shall acquire the skills and knowledge required to lead successful lives and be productive citizens.

3. Students shall demonstrate proficiency in core academic areas by meeting or exceeding the district's academic standards or completing the requirements and goals as listed on a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) which may include modified standards.

4. Students shall demonstrate readiness for postsecondary and/or workforce success.

5. Students shall be able to make effective life choices based on commonly held values of honesty, respect for self and others, civic and personal responsibility and integrity.

Portions adopted April 4, 1989 and May 29, 2001

Revised June 20, 2006

Revised August 21, 2023

CROSS REFS.: AD, School District Mission

IHBK*, Preparation for Postsecondary and Workforce Success