Respect Yourself and Others

  • I

    Understand Self and Others DSS.K-2.1.I 

    1. a

      Relate self to others. DSS.K-2.1.I.a 

    2. b

      Develop positive relationships with other children and adults.DSS.K-2.1.I.b 

  • II

    Maintain Positive Relationships DSS.K-2.2.II 

    1. a

      Use appropriate communication skills to initiate or join classroom activities. DSS.K-2.2.II.a 

    2. b

      Begin to use and accept negotiation, compromise, and discussion to resolve conflicts. DSS.K-2.2.II.b

  • III

    Exhibit Respectful Behavior DSS.K-2.3.III 

    1. a

      Show respect and caring behavior toward others. DSS.K-2.3.III.a 

Goal Setting and Attainment

  • IV

    Decision Making and Personal Responsibility DSS.K-2.4.IV 

    1. a

      Set goals, develop a plan, and follow it through to completion. DSS.K-2.4.IV.a

Safety and Survival Skills

  • V

    Protect Emotional and Physical Safety DSS.K-2.5.V

    1. a

      Exhibit respect for physical boundaries, rights, and personal privacy in relation to personal safety. DSS.K-2.5.V.a

    2. b

      Express needs, wants, and feelings appropriately. DSS.K-2.5.V.b

    3. c

      Demonstrate appropriate use of 911 and knowledge of parents’/guardians’ names, phone number, and address. DSS.K-2.5.V.c

Self-directed Learning

  • VI

    Develop Academic Motivation DSS.K-2.6.VI

    1. a

      Identify personal skills, interest, and accomplishments. DSS.K-2.6.VI.a 

    2. b

      Participate in a variety of classroom experiences and tasks. DSS.K-2.6.VI.b 

    3. c

      Approach tasks and activities with flexibility, imagination, and inventiveness. DSS.K-2.6.VI.c 

    4. d

      Demonstrate growing confidence in a range of abilities and express pride in accomplishments. DSS.K-2.6.VI.d 

    5. e

      Demonstrate the ability to manage and adapt to changing situations and responsibilitiesDSS.K-2.6.VI.e 

  • VII

    Develop Learning Skills DSS.K-2.7.VII 

    1. a

      Engage in cooperative group play. DSS.K-2.7.VII.a

    2. b

      Maintain increasing amounts of concentration over a reasonable amount of time despite distractions and interruptions. DSS.K-2.7.VII.b 

    3. c

      Increase capacity for independence in a range of activities, routines, and tasks.DSS.K-2.7.VII.c 

  • VIII

    Achieve School Success DSS.K-2.8.VIII 

Accept guidance and direction from a variety of familiar adults. DSS.K-2.8.VIII.a 

  • a

    Accept guidance and direction from a variety of familiar adults. DSS.K-2.8.VIII.a 

Develop increased ability to make choices from identified options.DSS.K-2.8.VIII.B

  • b

    Develop increased ability to make choices from identified options.DSS.K-2.8.VIII.B

Post-Secondary Preparation

  • IX

    Prepare for Post-Secondary Success DSS.K-2.9.IX

  • X

    Plan to Achieve Goals DSS.K-2.10.X

Develop an appreciation for learning. DSS.K-2.9.IX.a

  • a

    Develop an appreciation for learning. DSS.K-2.9.IX.a

Develop an awareness of the roles of familiar community members and adults.DSS.K-2.9.IX.b

  • b

    Develop an awareness of the roles of familiar community members and adults.DSS.K-2.9.IX.b

Explore the steps used in developing a plan. DSS.K-2.10.X.a

  • a

    Explore the steps used in developing a plan. DSS.K-2.10.X.a

Make short-term and long-term plans, as appropriate. DSS.K-2.10.X.b

  • b

    Make short-term and long-term plans, as appropriate. DSS.K-2.10.X.b

Persist in activities to achieve goals.DSS.K-2.10.X.c

  • c

    Persist in activities to achieve goals.DSS.K-2.10.X.c

Career Exploration and Planning

  • XI

    Develop Career Awareness DSS.K-2.11.XI

    1. a

      Identify and describe roles and relationships among community members. DSS.K-2.11.XI.a

  • XII

    Develop Career and Life Plan DSS.K-2.12.XII 

    1. a

      Identify various careers in the community.DSS.K-2.12.XII.b 

  • XIII

    Careers and Life Success DSS.K-2.13.XIII 

    1. a

      Identify and begin using expected dispositions, skills, and behaviors in school and community (e.g., attendance, punctuality, communication, relationships, attitudes, perseverance, collaboration, critical thinking and leadership).DSS.K-2.13.XIII.a 

Intercultural Perspectives

  • XIV

    Acquire a Diverse and Knowledgeable World View DSS.K-2.14.XIV 

    1. a

      Understand and describe the interactive roles and relationships among family members and classroom community.DSS.K-2.14.XIV.a 

  • XV

    Interact Respectfully with Diverse Cultures DSS.K-2.15.XV 

    1. a

      Identify self as a member of groups within a community. DSS.K-2.15.XV.a 

    2. b

      Understand similarities and respect differences among people, such as gender, race, disability, culture, language, and family structure. DSS.K-2.15.XV.b 

Democratic Principles

  • XVI

    Promote Social Justice DSS.K-2.16.XVI 

    1. a

      Demonstrate increasing capacity to follow rules and routines and use materials purposefully and respectfully.DSS.K-2.16.XVI.a 

  • XVII

    Assume Responsible Leadership DSS.K-2.17.XVII 

    1. a

      Demonstrate an increasing ability to provide leadership during collaborative tasks. DSS.K-2.17.XVII.a 

  • XVIII

    Practice Financial Responsibility DSS.K-2.18.XVIII 

    1. a

      Understand that items have valueDSS.K-2.18.XVIII.a

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2
Where can I read the official document?
WVDE Standards