Expectations for Learning
Glastonbury High School's student learning expectations focus on interdisciplinary connections and learning in the modern world. Students are expected to meet all academic, civic and social expectations. All teachers evaluate students in each course each year in a holistic manner that ensures academic, social, and civic growth to prepare them for college and the careers that await them. GHS courses provide opportunities for students to demonstrate the learning expectations, as measured by school-wide rubrics.
Part of assessing student performance on the Learning Expectations includes satisfactory performance on State of Connecticut mandated tests. Students are required to meet all three expectations sets below with an overall score of mastery or proficiency for each set in order to graduate from Glastonbury High School.
EXPECTATION SET #1
Glastonbury High School inspires curiosity and action
Explore and honor individual intellectual interests and engage in inquiry
Source reliable information in order to broaden and challenge understandings, perspectives, and beliefs
Pursue life-long learning through discovery, inquiry, and practice
EXPECTATION SET #2
Glastonbury High School cultivates learning
Use multiple methods to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
Apply logic and critical thinking skills to make sense of authentic problems and persevere in solving them
Use instructional technological for innovation and with intentionality
Create and perform through innovation and collaboration across lines of difference
EXPECTATION SET #3
Glastonbury High School empowers students to shape their lives and our world
Contribute to a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where equity and diversity, and the sense of belonging are intentionally messaged and prioritized
Promote social justice and demonstrate citizenship, integrity, respect, and value for others.
Exhibit academic responsibility through perseverance and ownership of learning
