Vision of Excellence
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