Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grades 9-12

Communication

  • 1

    Student communicates effectively in large and small groupings 1.1

    1. a

      Student develops content and ideas into organized presentations.1.1.a

    2. b

      Student learn to monitor and adjust based upon the audience1.1.b

    3. c

      Student uses appropriate language and style1.1.c

    4. d

      Student expresses themselves effectively in interpersonal situations 1.1.d

    5. e

      Student identifies and understands non-verbal communication cues 1.1.e

  • 2

    Student writes effectively1.2

    1. a

      Student organizes thoughts and ideas1.2.a

    2. b

      Student employs appropriate writing formats  1.2.b

    3. c

      Student exhibits appropriate word use and grammar1.2.c

  • 3

    Student listens effectively1.3

    1. a

      Student listens and observes to gain better interpret information and instructions.  1.3.a

    2. b

      Student checks for accuracy and comprehension by asking questions and paraphrasing. 1.3.b

    3. c

      Student uses the appropriate listening level for particular circumstances and contexts1.3.c

  • 4

    Student effectively uses various mediums of communication 1.4

    1. a

      Student communicates through oral, artistic, graphic and/or multimedia presentations 1.4.a

    2. b

      Student demonstrates use of available technology to present ideas and concepts. 1.4.b

Organization and managerial skills 

  • 1

    Student demonstrates self-organization. 2.1

    1. a

      Student exhibits effective time management skills2.1.a

    2. b

      Student learns to prioritize commitments2.1.b

    3. c

      Student formulates and employs goal setting strategies. 2.1.c

  • 2

    Student plans & implements organized projects.  2.2

    1. a

      Student formulates & employs project goals.2.2.a

    2. b

      Student uses sequential project planning steps. 2.2.b

    3. c

      Student uses appropriate evaluation tools.  2.2.c

  • 3

    Student demonstrates effective meeting skills 2.3

    1. a

      Student practices a variety of meeting formats2.3.a

    2. b

      Student demonstrates meeting preparedness. 2.3.b

  • 4

    Student understands the structure of his/her organization. 2.4

    1. a

      Student demonstrates knowledge of constitution and by-laws. 2.4.a

    2. b

      Student identifies the chain of command within their school.2.4.b

    3. c

      Student understands & executes his/her job responsibilities and duties. 2.4.c

Character Development

  • 1

    Student takes responsibility for personal actions and acts ethically (i.e. demonstrates character traits) 3.1

    1. a

      Student demonstrates respect for the rights and abilities of self and others  3.1.a

    2. b

      Student defines and demonstrates ethical behavior.  3.2.b

    3. c

      Student models responsible actions and a positive attitude  3.3.c

    4. d

      Student identifies appropriate Character traits: respect, fairness, caring, citizenship, trustworthiness, responsibility 3.4.d

    5. e

      Students understand that a variety of models exist for ethical decision making. 3.5.e

Goal Setting

  • 1

    Students will understand and participate in the process of setting, achieving, and evaluating goals. 4.1

    1. a

      Student understands the purpose of of goal setting and can write realistic goals that correspond with individual or group vision and or philosophies. 4.1.a

    2. b

      Students develop action plans to monitor and achieve both long and short term goals 4.1.b

    3. c

      Students monitor, adjust, and/or reflects upon goals 4.1.c

Decision-Making 

  • 1

    Students understand the processes for making decisions.5.1

    1. a

      Students will identify problems needing to be solved.  5.1.a

  • 2

    Students understands the roles of being a leader and being a follower  5.2

    1. b

      Students will learn and identify various decision-making styles (autocratic, democratic, consensual, laissez-faire) 5.2.b

  • 3

    Strengths and weaknesses of group will be examined by students.  5.3

    1. c

      Students will recognize appropriate decision making style for various situations and scenarios. 5.3.c

  • 4

    Students will gain empowerment by the decisions they make.  5.4

    1. d

      Students will recognize the impact of individual and group decisions5.4.d

    2. e

      Students will predict the possible outcomes of decisions and use that to guide new decisions to be made 5.5.e

Group Process

  • 1

    Students will be able to effectively interact in a variety of groups and variety of settings 6.1

    1. a

      Students understand the stages of group development 6.1.a

    2. b

      Students practice teambuilding6.2.b

    3. c

      Students identifies group dynamics and personality styles in a variety of situations and scenarios 6.3.c

    4. d

      Students learn how to appropriately relate to a variety of different groups6.4.d

Conflict Resolution

  • 1

    Students understand and utilize strategies for resolving conflicts 7.1

    1. a

      Students identify and comprehend the various styles of conflict resolution including their own personal style. 7.1.a

    2. b

      Students learn to recognize internal and external conflicts. 7.2.b

    3. c

      Students learn to actively listen and and exercise non-judgmental and non-bias decisions when solving conflicts 7.3.c

    4. d

      Students utilizes consensus building strategies that ensure some level of equity for parties involved.7.4.d

Citizenship

  • 1

    Students understand ways to positively contribute to local, national, and global communities. 8.1

    1. a

      Students will develop an awareness of ways to positively influence local, regional, state, national, and global communities. 8.1.a

    2. b

      Students will assume an active role in their local, regional, state, national, and global communities.  8.2.b

    3. c

      Students will recognize and develop methods to serve others.  8.3.c

Diversity

  • 1

    Students are knowledgeable and respectful of the many groups that exist and how diverse they can be. 9.1

    1. a

      Student identifies contributions made by diverse individuals and populations. 9.1.a

    2. b

      Students plans and coordinates events and activities that are inclusive. 9.2.b

    3. c

      Students refrain from offensive bias, or discriminatory actions or remarks. 9.3.c

    4. d

      Students develop an awareness and understanding of the current social and political situation of diverse individuals and populations  9.4.d

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12

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