ARISE High School - Granicus

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Students (and teachers) will also be assessed according to how they
demonstrate the following Habits of Mind and Heart (these are still in draft form
and open to revision)3:
0 The Habit of Perspectives & Evidence
Addressing questions from multiple viewpoints and using a variety of
ways to solve problems and bringing together relevant information,
judging the credibility of sources, finding out for one's self
0 The Habit of Connections
Looking for patterns and for ways in which things fit together in order to
bring together diverse material and form solutions
0 The Habit of Convention
Meeting accepted standards in any academic area in order to be
understood and to understand others; adhering to appropriate guidelines
for the different environments one is in such as school, internship sites,
etc.
0 The Habit of Perseverance
Seeing things through and staying in there even in the face of adversity
0 The Habit of Exploration & Innovation
Seeking and being open to new experiences and ideas; taking risks and
meeting challenges; creatively coming up with new solutions and ideas
0 The Habit of Collaboration
Accepting and giving assistance; working with diverse groups of people
0 The Habit of Leadership & Integrity
Taking initiative in the service of the common good; doing the right thing
even when no one is looking; acting ethically, with honesty and
compassion for others
• While student achievement is the ultimate measure of the school's success, it is
also important that students and families are satisfied with the program and
direction of the school and feel as if it is meeting their needs. A minimum of
3 Demonstrating proficiency through the use of a portfolio process and Habits of Mind has been a key feature of
Coalition of Essential Schools since their inception in 1984. The work of Deborah Meier (specifically The Power
of Their Ideas, 1995, Beacon press) and Grant Wiggins (for example, Educative Assessment : Designing
Assessments to Inform and Improve Student Performance, 1998, Jossey-Bass) provide powerful research-based
evidence for the efficacy of this approach.
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ARISE High School
Charter Petition Submitted to the Oakland Unified School District
July 18, 2006