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K–12 Standards

Grades 3-5

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Personal and Social Development

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    Respect Yourself and Others

    1. 1

      Understand Self and OthersDSS.3-5.1

      1. 1

        Demonstrate an awareness as to how their words impact others. DSS.3-5.1.1

      2. 2

        Develop positive relationships with peers, other children and adults.DSS.3-5.1.2

    2. 2

      Maintain Positive RelationshipsDSS.3-5.2

      1. 1

        Show respectful and caring behavior toward others.DSS.3-5.2.1

      2. 2

        Use appropriate communication skills to initiate and join activities and complete varied learning tasks.DSS.3-5.2.2

    3. 3

      Exhibit Respectful BehaviorDSS.3-5.3

      1. 1

        Use and accept negotiation and compromise to resolve conflicts.DSS.3-5.3.1

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    Goal Setting and Attainment

    1. 4

      Decision Making and Personal ResponsibilityDSS.3-5.4

      1. 1

        Set goals, develop a plan, and follow it through to completion.DSS.3-5.4.1

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    Safety and Survival Skills

    1. 5

      Protect Emotional and Physical SafetyDSS.3-5.5

      1. 1

        Express needs, wants, and feelings appropriately.DSS.3-5.5.1

      2. 2

        Describe how situations such as teasing, bullying, harassment, breaking rules, threats, intimidation, and damaging other's property impact emotional safety.DSS.3-5.5.2

      3. 3

        Exhibit respect for physical boundaries, rights, and personal privacy in relation to personal safety.DSS.3-5.5.3

      4. 4

        Demonstrate knowledge of emergency contact information (e.g., emergency [police, fire, medical, 911], and family phone numbers, addresses, contact names).DSS.3-5.5.4

Academic and Learning Development

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    Self-Directed Learning

    1. 6

      Develop Academic MotivationDSS.3-5.6

      1. 1

        Use personal skills, interest, and accomplishments to support learning. DSS.3-5.6.1

      2. 2

        Independently and collaboratively approach tasks and activities with flexibility and creativity.DSS.3-5.6.2

      3. 3

        Use abilities and accomplishments to maximize learning opportunities. DSS.3-5.6.3

    2. 7

      Develop Learning SkillsDSS.3-5.7

      1. 1

        Work collaboratively to solve problems, complete tasks, and/or investigate topics of interest. DSS.3-5.7.1

      2. 2

        Explore a variety of learning opportunities within the classroom and home environment.DSS.3-5.7.2

      3. 3

        Maintain concentration over a reasonable amount of time despite distractions and interruptions.DSS.3-5.7.3

      4. 4

        Independently complete routines and learning tasks.DSS.3-5.7.4

    3. 8

      Achieve School SuccessDSS.3-5.8

      1. 1

        Accept guidance and direction from a variety of peers and adults. DSS.3-5.8.1

      2. 2

        Develop increased ability to make choices from identified options.DSS.3-5.8.2

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    Post-Secondary Preparation

    1. 9

      Prepare for Post-Secondary SuccessDSS.3-5.9

      1. 1

        Develop an appreciation for and articulate the benefits of learning.DSS.3-5.9.1

      2. 2

         Interact with varied community members.DSS.3-5.9.2

    2. 10

      Plan to Achieve GoalsDSS.3-5.10

      1. 1

        Demonstrate an understanding of the steps used in developing a plan.DSS.3-5.10.1

      2. 2

        Make short-term and long-term plans, as appropriate.DSS.3-5.10.2

      3. 3

        Persist in activities to achieve goals.DSS.3-5.10.3

      4. 4

        Investigate the importance of early academic planning to prepare for postsecondary success and reaching career goals. DSS.3-5.10.4

Career Development and Life Planning

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    Career Exploration and Planning 

    1. 11

      Develop Career AwarenessDSS.3-5.11

      1. 1

        Interact with a variety of community members.DSS.3-5.11.1

      2. 2

        Investigate career paths.DSS.3-5.11.2

    2. 12

      Develop Career and Life PlanDSS.3-5.12

      1. 1

        Interact with local and national professional and/or experts to extend personal knowledge to a variety of careers.DSS.3-5.12.1

    3. 13

      Careers and Life SuccessDSS.3-5.13

      1. 1

        Use expected workplace dispositions, skills, and behaviors in the school and community (e.g., attendance, punctuality, communication, relationships, attitudes, perseverance, collaboration, critical thinking, and leadership).DSS.3-5.13.1

Global Citizenship

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    Intercultural Perspectives

    1. 14

      Acquire a Diverse and Knowledgeable World ViewDSS.3-5.14

      1. 1

        Investigate and respect aspects of various communities and discuss how these contribute to each individual's perspective of local, state, and world events.DSS.3-5.14.1

      2. 2

        Identify themselves as members of varied groups within the local, state, national, and international community.DSS.3-5.14.2

    2. 15

      Interact Respectfully with Diverse CulturesDSS.3-5.15

      1. 1

        Interact respectfully with all individuals regardless of gender, race, disability, culture, language, and family structure. DSS.3-5.15.1

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    Democratic Principles

    1. 16

      Promote Social JusticeDSS.3-5.16

      1. 1

        Follow rules and routines and use materials purposefully and respectfully.DSS.3-5.16.1

    2. 17

      Assume Responsible LeadershipDSS.3-5.17

      1. 1

        Assume leadership roles in collaborative tasks within the classroom and school community.DSS.3-5.17.1

    3. 18

      Practice Financial ResponsibilityDSS.3-5.18

      1. 1

        Evaluate financial choices based on needs and wants.DSS.3-5.18.1

      2. 2

        Create a budget with income from incidental funds to save for goals. DSS.3-5.18.2

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Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5

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