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Gr. K-5

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K-5 CAREER PREPARATION

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will develop academic and personal skills, aptitudes and abilities needed throughout their lives.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 demonstrate interpersonal and classroom skills as evidenced in the Jameson School Social Skills Curriculum

• (K) respect the needs and rights of others

• (K) identify and practice classroom rules

• (1) follow the Jameson School social guidelines

• (1) continue to apply social skills learned in kindergarten

• (2) show respect for school and classroom rules, for personal and public property and for persons in authority

K-2 demonstrate habits of mind (i.e. taking responsibility, persevering, goal-setting, self-esteem)

• (K) complete a task from beginning to end

• (K) participate in the classroom community

• (1) apply problem solving techniques

• (1) use "I" statements

• (2) understand that helping and sharing helps us feel good about ourselves

• (2) use an "I Message" to settle minor disputes with peers (respond appropriately to an "I Message")

3-5 demonstrate problem solving skills (DARE, Conflict Resolution activities)

• (3-5) demonstrate possible solutions and outcomes when given situations that involve conflict through role playing activities

and through real life situations

• (4/5) follow and understand consequences of school rules

• (5) participate in DARE program

• (5) participate in Conflict Resolution classes

3-5 demonstrate habits of mind (i.e. taking responsibility, persevering, goal-setting, self-esteem)

• (3) use "I" message to settle minor disputes with peers and take responsibility for their actions

• (3) understand the value of perseverance in everyday life situations

• (4/5) use assignment sheet

• (5) participate in self esteem lessons

3-5 understand the value and dignity of work

• (3-5) complete and return homework assignments of high quality on time

• (3-5) exemplify good work habits on a daily basis

• (3-5) reflect on personal progress in all academic areas regularly (portfolios)

• (4/5) share, present, display quality work

• (4/5) self evaluate work against given criteria

• (4/5) display self pride in daily work

3-5 demonstrate understanding of and empathy for diversity

• (3-5) adapt an understanding of varied opinions, appearances, ethnicities, etc. through discussions

• (5) appreciate and respect varying abilities

• (5) study diversity of cultures through settlement of U.S.

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K-5 CAREER PREPARATION

CONTENT STANDARD

Guided by self-assessment, personal career interests and knowledge of the work world, students will develop career goals.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 develop an awareness of what people do for work and recreation

• (K) identify school and community workers

• (1) explore reasons why people work

• (2) identify individual likes and interests and understand that these often relate to one's choice of career and identify the

different roles they play in school, home and community

K-2 identify their likes, strengths and interests

• (K) explore and identify likes and interests

• (1) discuss what they might want to be when they grow up

• (2) identify individual likes and interests and understand that these often relate to one's choice of career and identify the

different roles they play in school, home and community

3-5 learns and apply a simple decision-making process

• (3-4) evaluate positive and negative consequences of their decisions

• (5) prioritize daily routine

3-5 identify primary and related careers (dentist plus hygienist, x-ray technician, …) through content areas

• (3-4) relate specific subjects to possible career choices

• (5) discuss and compare careers now and then as they relate to history

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K-5 CAREER PREPARATION

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand the relationship between academic knowledge and skills as applied in the workplace

and other settings.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 use academic/social skills to solve real life problems and create real life products

• (K) greet others appropriately with eye contact

• (K) respect personal space of others

• (K) respond to school wide attention signal

• (K) share and take turn with classroom materials

• (1) continue to practice greeting, personal space, school attention signal, sharing

• (2) respond to or make an appropriate greeting

• (2) respect the personal space of others during work, when in line and during play

• (2) recognize an attention signal and listens for messages that follow that signal

3-5 use academic/social skills to solve real life problems and create real life products

• (3-5) articulate and institute probable solutions to problems as they occur within the school community

• (4-5) participate in community service projects

• (4-5) work as a team/group

• (4-5) participate in class/group meetings to solve individual and group problems

• (5) role play real life situations

• (5) apply conflict resolution skills

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K-5 CAREER PREPARATION

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will acquire and apply skills/concepts required to balance personal, family, community

and work responsibilities.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 identify different roles they play in school, home and community

• (K) respect themselves and others

• (1) exhibit awareness that their role/job in school is a student

• (1) recognize the different roles/the impact they have at home and in the community

• (2) recognize the different roles/the impact they have at home and in the community

• (2) identify and perform a specific role in a cooperative group

K-2 demonstrate responsible care and use of materials and belongings

• (K) care for self and possessions

• (1) demonstrate responsibility for their own actions

• (2) understand that one's choices have consequences

• (2) show respect for people, property and ideas

3-5 identify different roles they play in school, home and community

• (4/5) acknowledge the different roles and the changes that occur

3-5 demonstrate responsible care and use of materials and belongings

• (4/5) cover books

• (4/5) maintain an orderly desk and locker

• (4/5) show respect for displayed work

3-5 exhibit the personal qualities that lead to responsible behavior in the roles they play at school,

home and community

• (3) practice the 10 Guiding Principles of the Jameson Social Curriculum

• (4/5) apply school rules

• (4/5) strive to be an exemplary students

• (4/5) respect and assist other students and staff

• (4/5) give appropriate feedback

3-5 practice conservation and recycling of materials

• (3-5) recycle cans and bottles that have been used during snack time

• (3) use both sides of paper

• (4/5) utilize recycling boxes

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K-5 HEALTH

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand concepts related to health promotion, personal hygiene and disease prevention.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 know and demonstrate basic hygiene habits to prevent communicable diseases (e.g. dental health, skin, hair)

• (K) demonstrate an awareness of dental health

• (K-2) participate in a weekly fluoride program with parental permission

• (K) demonstrate personal hygiene habits

• (K) know and demonstrate appropriate self-care habits for hygiene, dental health and disease prevention

• (1) practice good hygiene at school (i.e. clean clothes, brush teeth, wash hands, cover mouth when you sneeze)

• (2) practice safety with bodily fluids (don't bite/spit, touch another's blood)

K-2 understand importance of nutritional choices

• (K) identify healthy snacks

• (1) bring appropriate snacks to school

• (2) understand that different foods provide different nutrients and understand the importance of a balanced diet

3-5 recognize the effect personal health practice have on social, emotional and physical well being

• (4) identify indicators of physical, emotional and social well being

• (5) develop a positive self image

3-5 understand the effects of healthy eating practice on the body's energy and growth

• (3) explain the effects of poor eating practice on teeth, energy levels and general health

• (4) distinguish between healthy and unhealthy eating practice

• (5) analyze ingredients in food

• (5) design and make model menus using food pyramid

3-5 understand signs and symptoms of common illnesses

• (3-5) recognize symptoms, practice and prevention strategies for headaches, stomachaches, lice, colds

3-5 describe the transmission and prevention of common communicable diseases

• (3-5) discuss and demonstrate a knowledge of how communicable diseases are transmitted

• (5) demonstrate a knowledge of practice that prevent communicable diseases

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K-5 HEALTH

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will identify, evaluate and use appropriate resources to make informed decisions about health.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 know who and how to contact and what information to give in an emergency

• (K) recognize all emergency numbers

• (1) know home phone number and street address

• (2) know the following personal information: phone number including area code, address, zip code

• (2) know procedures for getting help in an emergency and how and what information to give

• (2) identify potentially harmful situations and responds appropriately

K-2 identify health personnel within the building

• (K) recognize school nurse

• (1) recognize and locate school nurse and social/guidance workers

• (2) recognize and locate school nurse and social/guidance workers

K-2 identify community health providers and their roles (doctors, nurses, dentists, rescue, etc.)

• (K) meet and recognize firemen, policemen and school nurse

• (1) discuss some roles and responsibilities of health and safety workers

• (2) recognize the roles of several health care workers and of different types of health-care facilities

3-5 understand the role that health providers play in the community

• (3-4) identify roles of health or safety providers in the community

• (5) understand the role of school nurses, doctors, dentists, counselors and DARE officer

3-5 identify health personnel within the building

• (3-5) locate school nurse and social/guidance workers

3-5 use resources within the building (library, nurses office) to gather health-related information

• (3-5) gather health information from appropriate resources

• (5) know resources (library, nurse, teacher, social worker, guidance counselor, PE teacher, food service staff) and when to use which resource

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K-5 HEALTH

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting, decision-making and communication skills to enhance health.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 identify and share feelings in an appropriate way

• (K) practice self-control through voice and actions

• (K) know when to ask teacher to help

• (1) know when to ask teacher to help

• (1) use "I" messages when confronted with a problem

• (1) assume responsibility for actions in appropriate manner

• (2) communicate feelings, needs and wishes in socially acceptable ways

3-5 know behaviors that are safe, risky or harmful to self and others

• (3-4) compare behaviors that are safe to those that are risky or harmful

• (5) participate in DARE program

3-5 practice positive behaviors in conflict situations

• (3) see social curriculum in Career Preparation content area

• (4) demonstrate non-violent strategies to resolve conflicts

• (5) participate in conflict resolution classes

• (5) recognize when situations call for conflict resolution team

3-5 communicate personal health needs, wants, feelings and opinions to family, peers and significant adults

• (3/4) seek help when seriously ill or injured

• (5) role play real life situations

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K-5 HEALTH

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will understand personal, family and community wellness issues.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 know how the family influences personal health

• (1) learn to take safety precautions

• (1) learn home fire escape routes

• (2) understand that human behaviors (both personal and community) have health consequences

K-2 become aware of external influences on personal health

• (K) participate in substance abuse awareness

• (1) participate in substance abuse awareness

• (2) participate in substance abuse awareness

3-5 know how health related problems impact the whole family

• (3) relate how problems such as common cold, lice, etc. are spread

• (4) describe ways to be a responsible family member

• (5) describe ways to be a responsible citizen of a community school

3-5 understand the effects of chemical substances on the body

• (3) explain the negative effects of drugs and alcohol

• (4) explain how the media influences health decisions

• (4) predict results of decisions made concerning chemical substances

• (5) recognize and explain the effects of harmful substances such as tobacco, alcohol, drugs

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K-5 HEALTH

CONTENT STANDARD

Students will recognize the benefits of healthy lifestyle choices.

Performance Indicators

Assessment Strategies

K-2 become aware of and demonstrate personal hygiene, dental health and nutrition and personal safety needs

• (K) demonstrate an awareness of basic safety rules

• (1) demonstrate an awareness of basic safety rules, school/playground rules and classroom rules

K-2 seek care for minor injuries

• (K) ask adult for appropriate assistance, i.e. band aid, icepack, nurse

• (1) ask adult for appropriate assistance, i.e. band aid, icepack, nurse

• (2) distinguish between emergency and TLC situations

• (2) use nursing services appropriately

K-2 understand the difference between harmful and helpful substances (ex. household poisons)

• (K) understand harmful and helpful substances

• (1) name one harmful and one helpful substance

• (2) understand the difference between helpful and harmful substances

K-2 know precautions that should be taken in special conditions (strangers, home alone, bad weather, etc.)

• (K) recognize and practice personal safety

• (1) identify safe people within home, school and community

• (1) identify good and bad secrets and good and bad touch

• (2) know how and when to say "NO"

• (K-2) understand basic techniques to survive fires

3-5 describe the relationships between good health practice and prevention of diseases

• (3) practice washing hands after toileting to prevent the spread of diseases

• (4/5) practice strategies for good health and prevention of diseases (ex: cover mouth when you cough, etc.)

• (5) describe and apply basic first aid and safety skills

3-5 understand daily nutritional needs and the effects of nutrients on the body

• (3) classify foods into the four food groups

• (3) distinguish the difference between nutritious and non-nutritious snacks

• (4) practice healthy eating habits

• (5) articulate the components of a good nutritional plan

3-5 cares for minor injuries

• (3) distinguish between injuries which they can care for themselves and those which require adult assistance

• (4/5) develop injury prevention and safety strategies for personal health

3-5 demonstrate basic personal hygiene habits required to maintain health

• (3-5) demonstrate and practice dental, nutritional and personal hygiene

3-5 understand the body's need for regular exercise, rest and physical activity for personal well-being

• (3) explain the importance of exercise in a healthy life style

• (4/5) demonstrate regular exercise for personal well being

3-5 identify ways to avoid, recognize and respond to negative social influences and pressures

• (3) practice ways to say no to a negative situation

• (4) demonstrate refusal and negotiation skills by enabling them to deal with negative peer pressure

• (5) practice and use DARE Program's Refusal Skills

• (5) recognize negative aspect of peer pressure

3-5 know ways to recognize and avoid threatening situations

• (3) identify supportive, safe adults

• (4/5) demonstrate healthful ways to avoid or deal with threatening and stressful situations

3-5 know safety rules and practice to be used in home, school and community settings

• (3/4) practice personal safety within the school environment

• (5) practice personal safety within the school, home and community environment

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