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Vision Statement
Schools are challenged to prepare students for the complex demands of the 21st century. As digital citizens, people communicate, gather information, collaborate, and problem solve in a global virtual environment. One to one technology allows the KHS community the opportunity to enhance the skills necessary to compete and thrive in an ever-changing world The Killingly Professional Learning Community embraces one to one computing to engage students and practice the principals of the KHS Mission Statement: Responsibility, Excellence, and Dedication.
{Teacher and Student} Responsibility:
-Students are digital learners using 21st century skills, practicing ethical, digital literacy as independent learners and thinkers.
Excellence:
-Students excel in a 21st century curriculum providing increased rigor and relevance in an authentic learning environment.
Dedication:
-Students are engaged in their learning experiences as dedicated life-long learners in a technology driven world. 1 to 1 Goals1. Improve Student Achievement
{1 to 1 Class} - Decrease Drop-out Rate
- Increase Standardized Test Scores (CAPT and SAT)
- Demonstrate Computer Proficiency
- Acquire 21st Century Skills
- Increase Problem Solving Ability
- Increase student and staff attendance
- Decrease student behavior referrals and suspensions
2. Improve Teaching and Learning
- Hands on instruction
- Differentiated instruction
- Increased Rigor and Relevance in the classroom
- Interdisciplinary approach
- Authentic assessment
3. Eliminate the Digital Divide
- Provide access to state of the art laptops to all students
- Ubiquitous computing environment
Board of Education Video Presentation
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