Respect Yourself and Others
- I
Understand Self and Others DSS.K-2.1.I
- a
Relate self to others. DSS.K-2.1.I.a
- b
Develop positive relationships with other children and adults.DSS.K-2.1.I.b
- a
- II
Maintain Positive Relationships DSS.K-2.2.II
- a
Use appropriate communication skills to initiate or join classroom activities. DSS.K-2.2.II.a
- b
Begin to use and accept negotiation, compromise, and discussion to resolve conflicts. DSS.K-2.2.II.b
- a
- III
Exhibit Respectful Behavior DSS.K-2.3.III
- a
Show respect and caring behavior toward others. DSS.K-2.3.III.a
- a
Goal Setting and Attainment
- IV
Decision Making and Personal Responsibility DSS.K-2.4.IV
- a
Set goals, develop a plan, and follow it through to completion. DSS.K-2.4.IV.a
- a
Safety and Survival Skills
- V
Protect Emotional and Physical Safety DSS.K-2.5.V
- a
Exhibit respect for physical boundaries, rights, and personal privacy in relation to personal safety. DSS.K-2.5.V.a
- b
Express needs, wants, and feelings appropriately. DSS.K-2.5.V.b
- c
Demonstrate appropriate use of 911 and knowledge of parents’/guardians’ names, phone number, and address. DSS.K-2.5.V.c
- a
Self-directed Learning
- VI
Develop Academic Motivation DSS.K-2.6.VI
- a
Identify personal skills, interest, and accomplishments. DSS.K-2.6.VI.a
- b
Participate in a variety of classroom experiences and tasks. DSS.K-2.6.VI.b
- c
Approach tasks and activities with flexibility, imagination, and inventiveness. DSS.K-2.6.VI.c
- d
Demonstrate growing confidence in a range of abilities and express pride in accomplishments. DSS.K-2.6.VI.d
- e
Demonstrate the ability to manage and adapt to changing situations and responsibilitiesDSS.K-2.6.VI.e
- a
- VII
Develop Learning Skills DSS.K-2.7.VII
- a
Engage in cooperative group play. DSS.K-2.7.VII.a
- b
Maintain increasing amounts of concentration over a reasonable amount of time despite distractions and interruptions. DSS.K-2.7.VII.b
- c
Increase capacity for independence in a range of activities, routines, and tasks.DSS.K-2.7.VII.c
- a
- 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
- a
Identify and describe roles and relationships among community members. DSS.K-2.11.XI.a
- a
- XII
Develop Career and Life Plan DSS.K-2.12.XII
- a
Identify various careers in the community.DSS.K-2.12.XII.b
- a
- XIII
Careers and Life Success DSS.K-2.13.XIII
- 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
- a
Intercultural Perspectives
- XIV
Acquire a Diverse and Knowledgeable World View DSS.K-2.14.XIV
- a
Understand and describe the interactive roles and relationships among family members and classroom community.DSS.K-2.14.XIV.a
- a
- XV
Interact Respectfully with Diverse Cultures DSS.K-2.15.XV
- a
Identify self as a member of groups within a community. DSS.K-2.15.XV.a
- b
Understand similarities and respect differences among people, such as gender, race, disability, culture, language, and family structure. DSS.K-2.15.XV.b
- a
Democratic Principles
- XVI
Promote Social Justice DSS.K-2.16.XVI
- a
Demonstrate increasing capacity to follow rules and routines and use materials purposefully and respectfully.DSS.K-2.16.XVI.a
- a
- XVII
Assume Responsible Leadership DSS.K-2.17.XVII
- a
Demonstrate an increasing ability to provide leadership during collaborative tasks. DSS.K-2.17.XVII.a
- a
- XVIII
Practice Financial Responsibility DSS.K-2.18.XVIII
- a
Understand that items have valueDSS.K-2.18.XVIII.a
- 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
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