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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Lynn Classical High School is a diverse urban learning community that provides opportunity for academic excellence, promotes civic responsibility, and encourages respectful social interaction for all students in a safe supportive environment.

Expectations for Student Learning

I. ACADEMIC GOALS:

	The Lynn Classical High School graduate will be able to apply critical thinking skills and problem solving.
	The Lynn Classical High School graduate will be able to read, write, listen, and speak effectively.
	The Lynn Classical High School graduate will use technology to perform meaningful tasks.

II. CIVIC:

The Lynn Classical High School graduate will make informed decisions concerning socioeconomic, environmental, and political issues.

III. SOCIAL:

The Lynn Classical High School graduate will interact positively within the ethnic and cultural diversity of the school and community.
The Lynn Classical High School graduate will demonstrate consideration for others and responsibility for his or her actions.

IV. SCHOOL PERFORMANCE:

It is the responsibility of the school to:

	Provide a safe environment in which students can learn.
	Encourage participation in school activities by all members of the school: students, faculty, parents, and community.
	Foster good parent-school communication.
	Provide a variety of educational opportunities to each student.
	Emphasize the importance of regular school attendance and participation.

RAMS RUBRICS

Rams Listening and Speaking Rubric

R Remarkable	Student follows verbal directions and classroom discussion. Student can repeat and comment upon what has been said.	Student speaks confidently, demonstrating command of language, connection with audience, and clear expression of thought and ideas.
A Acceptable	Student can usually follow verbal directions and classroom discussion. Student can usually repeat and comment upon what has been said.	Student demonstrates understanding of language, some connection with audience, and can express thoughts or ideas.
M Making Progress	Student has some difficulty following verbal directions and classroom discussion. Student can sometimes repeat or comment upon what has been said with prompting.	Student is hesitant with language, has difficulty connecting with audience, and finds it difficult to express thoughts or ideas due to comprehension or emerging language learning.
S Still Working	Student is rarely able to follow verbal directions and classroom discussion. Student shows limited ability to repeat or comment upon what has been said.	Student is reluctant to participate in oral communication, cannot connect with audience, and cannot express thoughts or ideas due to comprehension or emerging language learning.

Rams Technology Rubric

R Remarkable	Student utilizes technology in a way that greatly enhances the presentation or comprehension of the material	Student chooses the appropriate technology to perform meaningful tasks	Student treats technology in a manner that is safe and appropriate
A Acceptable	Student utlizes technology in a way that enhances the presentation or comprehension of the material	Student sometimes chooses the appropriate technology to perform meaningful tasks	Student treats technology in a manner that is safe and appropriate
M Making Progress	Student utilizes technology in a way that somewhat enhances the presentation or comprehension of the material	Student rarely chooses appropriate technology to perform meaningful tasks	Student sometimes treats technology in a manner that is safe and appropriate
S Still Working	Student does not utilize technology	Student does not choose appropriate technology to perform meaningful tasks	Student does not treat technology in a manner that is safe and appropriate

	Rams General Writing Rubric

R Remarkable	Writing is compelling: organized, amply developed.	Writing examines causes, makes distinctions, and explores implications.	Writing is highly original and creative. Consideration for audience is evident.
A Acceptable	Writing is proficient: organized, moderate development.	Writing connects causes but does not explore implications.	Writing is original and somewhat creative. Consideration for audience is evident.
M Making Progress	Writing is meets minimal standards. Little organization or development. Mechanical errors distract from clarity of writing.	Writing does present causes or distinctions. Writing lacks focus and is inconsistent.	Writing lacks originality and possesses minimal creativity. No consideration for audience is evident.
S Still Working	Writing does not meet minimal standards. No organization or development apparent. Mechanical errors significantly detract from clarity of writing.	Writing presents imprecise or incorrect ideas, lacks logic and focus.	Writing is not original or uninspired. No consideration for audience is evident.

	Rams Reading

R Remarkable	Student addresses all important aspects of the question	Student demonstrates an in depth understanding of the passage	When appropriate, student can relate information from passage to prior knowledge in a relevant manner	When appropriate, student can offer insightful interpretations, evaluation, or extensions (generalizations, applications, analogies)
A Acceptable	Student addresses most of the aspects of the question	Student demonstrates some understanding of the passage	When appropriate, student can relate some information from passage to prior knowledge in a relevant manner	When appropriate, student can offer some interpretations, evaluation, or extensions
M Making Progress	Student addresses few of the aspects of the question	Student demonstrates little understanding of the passage	Student has difficulty relating information from passage to prior knowledge	Student offers interpretations, evaluation, or extensions which is incorrect or not connected to passage
S Still Working	Student addresses none of the aspects of the question	Student demonstrates no understanding of the passage	Student cannot relate information from passage to prior knowledge	Student offers no interpretations, evaluation, or extensions

Rams Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Rubric

R Remarkable	Student identifies appropriate information or facts. Student shows clear understanding of topics and concepts.	Student usually selects and employs thinking skills and reasoning strategies; can justify the process.	Student assesses supporting and refuting reasons to determine the most persuasive. Student evaluates the potential consequences.	Student's conclusion is clear, concise, appropriate and demonstrates full potential of student's ability.
A Acceptable	Student identifies relevant information or facts. Student shows some understanding of topics and concepts.	Student often selects and employs thinking skills and reasoning strategies; can justify the process.	Student assesses some supporting and refuting reasons and makes some determination of the most persuasive. Student evaluates some consequences.	Student's conclusion is moderate, unfocused and demonstrates some potential of student's ability.
M Making Progress	Student identifies information or facts which may not be relevant. Student shows little understanding of topics and concepts.	Student seldom selects and employs thinking skills and reasoning strategies and cannot justify the process.	Student assesses few supporting and refuting reasons and makes no determination of the most persuasive. Student does not evaluate consequences.	Student's conclusion is is inappropriate or lacking relevant information.
S Still Working	Student cannot identify relevant information or facts. Student shows no understanding of topics and concepts.	Student rarely employs thinking skills and reasoning strategies.	Student does not assess supporting and refuting reasons.	Student's conclusion is absent or unclear.

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