Mission Statement & Expectations for Student Learning

Middletown High School is an educational community committed to providing the academic, civic, and social tools essential for the future success of our students.

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT LEARNING

SLE A-1: A Middletown High School graduate will effectively utilize literacy skills: reading analysis and interpretation, writing, listening, and speaking.

• ACADEMIC1.01 The student demonstrates the ability to comprehend and interpret written i nformation from a variety of genres. (Any reading GSE is applicable)
  
  
• ACADEMIC1.02 The student effectively communicates through the use of writing for a variety of purposes and audiences. (Any writing GSE is applicable)
  
  
• ACADEMIC1.03 The student is able to listen actively and critically for comprehension. R-10-1.1; R-10-17.2; OC-10-1; OC-10-2.4
  
  
• ACADEMIC1.04 The student speaks articulately and coherently for a variety of purposes and audiences. OC-10-2.1; OC-10-2.4; OC-10-2.5; WL010101
  
  

SLE A-2: A Middletown High School graduate will acquire, analyze, and evaluate information and ideas to effectively solve problems.

• ACADEMIC2.01 The student draws logical, in-depth conclusions through analysis and synthesis of data and information. PS0202; PS0301; LS0101; LS0201; LS0303; LS0401; SC0101; M (DSP) 10-1; M (DSP) 10-2; M (DSP) 10-6; PE040103
  
  
• ACADEMIC2.02 The student demonstrates and applies conceptual understandings of mathematical skills and concepts. (Any Math GSE is applicable)
  
  
• ACADEMIC2.03 The student uses scientific inquiry to investigate, plan and carry out a solution. (Any science GSE assessed in an investigation is applicable.)
  
  
• ACADEMIC2.04 The student applies scientific principles and appropriate solution strategies to real-world situations. (Any science GSE aligned to a real-world condition is applicable)
  
  

SLE A-3: A Middletown High School graduate will demonstrate technological literacy.

• ACADEMIC3.01 The student utilizes technology tools and resources to organize, analyze and communicate information. (T2b, T3b, T4b, T4c, T6b)
  
  
• ACADEMIC3.02 The student effectively utilizes online information resources for collaboration, research, productivity and communication purposes. (T2a, T2b, T2d, T3b)
  
  
• ACADEMIC3.03 The student selects and applies appropriate technology tools to demonstrate evidence of learning, productivity and creativity. (T1)
  
  

SLE A-4: A Middletown High School graduate will demonstrate a critical understanding of aesthetics.

• ACADEMIC4.01 The student engages in self or group expression by creating original or interpreting works of art. (AF-C1); (MF-C1)
  
  
• ACADEMIC4.02 The student will observe and experience objects and ideas through a multitude of senses and form a sophisticated, informed response. (AF-C2); (MF-C2)
  
  
• ACADEMIC4.03 The student effectively communicates in the language of art forms through the study and use of appropriate vocabulary, materials, tools, and techniques. (AF-C4); (MF-C4)
  
  

SLE A-5: A Middletown High School graduate will be able to identify behaviors that are physically, mentally and emotionally healthy.

• ACADEMIC5.01 The student identifies behaviors which they can enhance and maintain for their own physical health and well-being. PE030104; PE040105; PE040107; PE040109; PE050107; PE060107; PE060108; HE010101; HE010103; HE030102; HE030103; HE030105; HE030106; HE030107; HE050103; HE050105; HE050106; HE050108; HE060105
  
  
• ACADEMIC5.02 The student will analyze and evaluate proper methods for achieving and maintaining mental and emotional health. HE010103; HE020101; HE010103; HE030103; HE010104; HE040102; HE0601; PE0301; PE040104; PE040107; PE040109; PE060108
  
  

SLE C-1: A Middletown High School graduate will demonstrate civic expectations.

• CIVIC1.01 A Middletown High School graduate will identify the responsibilities of each citizen to local, national, and global communities. (10CG03); (10CG0403); (10CG05)
  
  
• CIVIC1.02 A Middletown High School graduate will demonstrate understanding of world cultures and their influence on society. (10CG05); (WL02); (WL030102); (WL040102)
  
  
• CIVIC1.03 A Middletown High School graduate will demonstrate a personal sense of ethics that will include honesty, integrity, and self-control. (T5a); PE050103
  
  

SLE S-1: A Middletown High School graduate will demonstrate social expectations.

• SOCIAL1.01 A Middletown High School graduate will demonstrate responsibility for his or her own actions, behaviors, and academic success. (T5a, T5c)
  
  
• SOCIAL1.02 A Middletown High School graduate will work cooperatively to achieve group goals and to resolve issues. (T2d); PE050108; PE050105