Welcome to the Monroe Public Schools Curriculum Site!
Dr. C. Richard Canfield, Assistant Superintendent
Diversity
Students demonstrate respect for themselves and others.
Students work and learn independently (effectively allocating time, energy and resources) and collaboratively as part of a team (contributing to group efforts and understandings).
Connecticut Common Core of Learning
As a result of education in Grades K-12, students will:
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set rigorous, challenging and reasonable learning goals;
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set priorities, allocate time and follow schedules to meet objectives;
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assess progress and make necessary adjustments to meet goals;
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demonstrate friendliness, adaptability, empathy and politeness in group settings;
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develop productive and satisfying relationships with others based on mutual respect;
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employ a variety of strategies for constructively resolving conflicts and participate actively in reaching group decisions and meeting group goals;
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communicate ideas to justify positions, persuade others, and responsibly challenge existing procedures, policies and opinions;
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work toward agreements by resolving divergent interests and opinions;
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work effectively with women and men from all backgrounds; and
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understand the concepts of prejudice and bias, and the effect each has on interpersonal relations.
As part of education in Grades K-1, students will
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appreciate their worth as unique and capable individuals and exhibit self-esteem;
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develop a sense of their effectiveness and a belief in their ability to shape their future;
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demonstrate a sensitivity to, and respect for, the perspectives, opinions, needs and customs of others; and
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judge others on their merits and be tolerant, appreciative and accepting of individual differences.