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K–12 Standards

Grades 9-12

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Personal and Social Development

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    Respect Yourself and Others

    1. 1

      Understand Self and OthersDSS.9-12.1

      1. 1

        Analyze how thoughts, feelings, attitudes, values, and beliefs affect decision making and behavior.DSS.9-12.1.1

      2. 2

        Use active listening to identify and understand the feelings and perspectives of others.DSS.9-12.1.2

      3. 3

        Use mistakes as learning opportunities to grow personally and socially.DSS.9-12.1.3

    2. 2

      Maintain Positive RelationshipsDSS.9-12.2

      1. 1

        Distinguish between healthy and unhealthy relationships.DSS.9-12.2.1

      2. 2

        Apply appropriate anger management and conflict resolution techniques.DSS.9-12.2.2

      3. 3

        Minimize words and actions that hurt self and others.DSS.9-12.2.3

      4. 4

        Address peer pressure in safe and effective ways.DSS.9-12.2.4

      5. 5

        Identify bullying behaviors and utilize appropriate skills to address and decrease bullying.DSS.9-12.2.5

    3. 3

      Exhibit Respectful BehaviorDSS.9-12.3

      1. 1

        Respect personal boundaries and privacy needs.DSS.9-12.3.1

      2. 2

        Interact appropriately with varying audiences in all settings.DSS.9-12.3.2

      3. 3

        Use social and communication skills, dispositions, and character traits appropriate for various situations and audiences.DSS.9-12.3.3

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    Goal Setting and Attainment

    1. 4

      Decision Making and Personal ResponsibilityDSS.9-12.4

      1. 1

        Analyze the relationship between behaviors, choices, and consequences and apply a decision making model to achieve desired goals.DSS.9-12.4.1

      2. 2

        Develop and implement action plans to attain personal, school, and civic goals.DSS.9-12.4.2

      3. 3

        Utilize problem solving techniques to generate alternatives and address changes to attain goals.DSS.9-12.4.3

      4. 4

        Identify possible long term consequences of decisions and take responsibility to achieve desired goals.DSS.9-12.4.4

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    Safety and Survival Skills

    1. 5

      Protect Emotional and Physical SafetyDSS.9-12.5

      1. 1

        Apply strategies to reduce stress and protect safety, differentiating between situations requiring self-help, peer support, adult, or professional help.DSS.9-12.5.1

      2. 2

        Utilize communication skills and strategies to participate in only safe and healthy activities.DSS.9-12.5.2

      3. 3

        Develop and implement plans for situations such as teasing, bullying, harassment, threats, intimidation, and other violent acts or dangerous situations.DSS.9-12.5.3

      4. 4

        Know emergency contact information and utilize school and community resources to protect personal safety.DSS.9-12.5.4

Academic and Learning Development

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    Self-Directed Learning

    1. 6

      Develop Academic MotivationDSS.9-12.6

      1. 1

        Build upon personal skills and interest through school and community activities.DSS.9-12.6.1

      2. 2

        Apply knowledge of personal learning characteristics to focus on strengths and maintain motivation for learning.DSS.9-12.6.2

      3. 3

        Exhibit attitudes, skills, and dispositions needed to motivate self-directed, lifelong learning and goal attainment.DSS.9-12.6.3

    2. 7

      Develop Learning SkillsDSS.9-12.7

      1. 1

        Refine executive function skills.DSS.9-12.7.1

      2. 2

        Identify personal learning style(s) to maximize learning in various environments.DSS.9-12.7.2

      3. 3

        Identify support systems available to advance individual learning and seek help when needed.DSS.9-12.7.3

      4. 4

        Demonstrate the ability to work independently or collaboratively in various learning environments.DSS.9-12.7.4

    3. 8

      Achieve School SuccessDSS.9-12.8

      1. 1

        Exhibit personal responsibility to maximize learning.DSS.9-12.8.1

      2. 2

        Maintain attitudes, dispositions, and behaviors that enhance focus and success.DSS.9-12.8.2

      3. 3

        Apply goal setting techniques to maintain self-directed learning.DSS.9-12.8.3

      4. 4

        Use self-advocacy, school, and community resources and support services as needed.DSS.9-12.8.4

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    Post-Secondary Preparation

    1. 9

      Prepare for Post-Secondary SuccessDSS.9-12.9

      1. 1

        Evaluate academic performance and course selections in relationship to postsecondary options.DSS.9-12.9.1

      2. 2

        Apply knowledge of skills, interest, aptitudes, and the workplace to guide decision-making in relation to post-secondary choices.DSS.9-12.9.2

      3. 3

        Explore alignment of high school courses, assessment results, and programs with identified post-secondary institutions.DSS.9-12.9.3

      4. 4

        Identify and pursue options for earning post-secondary credits while in high school.DSS.9-12.9.4

      5. 5

        Identify and pursue options for paying for various post-secondary training options.DSS.9-12.9.5

    2. 10

      Plan to Achieve GoalsDSS.9-12.10

      1. 1

        Use personal data to refine academic plan and career/life goals.DSS.9-12.10.1

      2. 2

        Explore eligible requirements and funding opportunities for various postsecondary options.DSS.9-12.10.2

      3. 3

        Secure assistance, as needed for post-secondary planning and the application process.DSS.9-12.10.3

Career Development and Life Planning

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    Career Exploration and Planning

    1. 11

      Develop Career AwarenessDSS.9-12.11

      1. 1

        Use a variety of resources to explore career options in relation to personal abilities, skills, interest, values, and the current job market.DSS.9-12.11.1

      2. 2

        Evaluate roles, responsibilities, and requirements for progressions of career levels from entry to advanced positions.DSS.9-12.11.2

      3. 3

        Explore career options in relation to career clusters and transferable skills.DSS.9-12.11.3

    2. 12

      Develop Career and Life PlanDSS.9-12.12

      1. 1

        Update career cluster and personalized education plan in relation to changing interest, job demand, and personal data.DSS.9-12.12.1

      2. 2

        Revise career/life plan to reflect changing personal lifestyle dreams.DSS.9-12.12.2

    3. 13

      Careers and Life SuccessDSS.9-12.13

      1. 1

        Determine how one's personal career plan impacts lifestyles and opportunities.DSS.9-12.13.1

      2. 2

        Model expected workplace dispositions, skills, and behaviors in school, community and occupational experiences to prepare for career success.DSS.9-12.13.2

      3. 3

        Evaluate the relevance of lifelong learning as situations and responsibilities change that require new knowledge and skills.DSS.9-12.13.3

Global Citizenship

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    Intercultural Perspectives

    1. 14

      Acquire a Diverse and Knowledgeable World ViewDSS.9-12.14

      1. 1

        Describe how the characteristics of diverse world regions and individual communities contribute to varying world views.DSS.9-12.14.1

      2. 2

        Investigate and explain how factors such as ethnicity, gender, religion, sexuality, and economic conditions contribute to different social and world views.DSS.9-12.14.2

    2. 15

      Interact Respectfully with Diverse CulturesDSS.9-12.15

      1. 1

        Analyze global issues and events to gain an understanding of others' viewpoints.DSS.9-12.15.1

      2. 2

        Analyze language, behavior, and non-verbal communication cues to interact respectfully with diverse cultures.DSS.9-12.15.2

      3. 3

        Examine the influence of stereotyping and prejudice and how they impact relationships.DSS.9-12.15.3

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    Democratic Principles

    1. 16

      Promote Social JusticeDSS.9-12.16

      1. 1

        Adhere to classroom and school rules, and community laws to protect individual rights and property.DSS.9-12.16.1

      2. 2

        Identify and discuss issues of social justice.DSS.9-12.16.2

    2. 17

      Assume Responsible LeadershipDSS.9-12.17

      1. 1

        Demonstrate characteristics of successful leaders and team members to reach goals.DSS.9-12.17.1

      2. 2

        Exhibit leadership through service to improve the school and community.DSS.9-12.17.2

    3. 18

      Practice Financial ResponsibilityDSS.9-12.18

      1. 1

        Assess personal needs, wants, and values to develop a budget.DSS.9-12.18.1

      2. 2

        Investigate means of saving and investing to maintain long-term financial stability.DSS.9-12.18.2

      3. 3

        Evaluate the consequences of spending related to debt and debt management.DSS.9-12.18.3

      4. 4

        Recognize marketing approaches that lead to over-consumption and discuss ways to reject them.DSS.9-12.18.4

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