Separation from WASD Learning Targets

The WASD believes Work and People Skills are critically important in the overall development of our students. Teachers will report on Work and People Skills separately and not as a part of academic proficiency. Expectations of these Work and People Skills are clearly and age appropriately defined by each building, shared with students and parents, and reported as a separate item on the grade report.

Definition of Work and People Skills: Work and People Skills are non-academic skills that are viewed as essential by parents, teachers, employers, and community members.

Work and People Skills Assessment: Teachers will assess each student in their class on the three Work and People Skills categories by using a shared set of consistent expectations and guidelines as shown below. Students will receive quarterly reports on their Work and People Skills progress.

Potential Uses of Work and People Skills Report: The report will be used for discussion purposes during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Students can also use the report to share with potential employers, post-secondary education admissions counselors, and with scholarship award committees.