We the educators of the Denison Community School District, hold forth this vision of the curriculum of excellence we desire for all our students. We have a dream of a curriculum that is challenging, fosters the attitude of lifelong learning, and is characterized as being:
Meaningful
The curriculum emphasizes active participation in real life experiences so that all students find purpose in their studies and see the connections between subject areas.
General Learner Outcomes
- Denison graduates will be able to
- apply learning to real life situations
- connect learning among subject areas
- exhibit an attitude of life long learning
Socially Responsible
The curriculum develops a sense of responsibility to others. Students learn to work together successfully, becoming aware of their obligations and duties in a democracy.
General Learner Outcomes
- Denison graduates will be able to
- accept individual responsibility
- work well with others
- function successfully in the local and world community
Grounded in each Subject's Basic Content
Courses will develop basic skills, knowledge and abilities.
General Learner Outcomes
- Denison graduates will be able to
- read, write, speak and listen
- solve mathematical problems
- use technology
- apply the core concepts from the various subjects
Emphasizes Thinking Skills
The curriculum skills and attitudes enable students to think critically, creatively, and constructively.
General Learner Outcomes
- Denison graduates will be able to
- think creatively
- organize information
- make decisions
- solve problems
- reason
- know how to learn
Denison's School Improvement Process
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Vision of Curriculum Excellence - Download PDF
General Learners Outcomes - Download PDF
