WAUBAY SCHOOL OBJECTIVES

AESTHETIC EDUCATION:  Each student should…

1.    Realize and develop the creative potential within himself or herself.

 2.    Acquire performance skills in art, drama, music and other aesthetic experiences in accord with their interests and talents.

 CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION:  Each student should…

3.    Appreciate the importance of developing high moral and spiritual values for self-enrichment and the welfare of our nation.

 4.    Acquire and apply the fundamental concepts of mathematics and science.

 5.    Acquire a knowledge of and appreciation for their heritage and achievements.

 6.    Acquire the knowledge and desire to apply democratic principles in the solution of contemporary social, economic and political problems.

 7.    Demonstrate sensitivity to and compassion for the needs, feelings, and value system of other people.

 8.    Acquire the qualities of self-discipline and a sense of responsibility.

 9.    Be given the opportunity to understand the principles and processes of economic and political systems.

 10. Develop the ability to think objectively and critically in making decisions.

   COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Each student should…

11. Develop the ability to express ideas and feelings by writing and speaking clearly and effectively.

 12. Develop the ability to read, view, and listen with understanding and

discrimination.

 13. Be provided opportunities for positive interaction with others.  

 CONSUMER EDUCATION: Each student should…

14. Relate economic principles to personal consumer competence.

 15. Become familiar with information, which will encourage the student to become a more discriminating consumer.

   GUIDANCE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Each student should…

15. Be provided with the opportunity for growth in practical skills.

 16. Acquire the ability with the necessary guidance and counseling to plan an educational program that is realistic and satisfying and formulate goals for developing occupational concepts and skills.

 18. Be provided with opportunities for development of vocational skills.

 MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Each student should…

19. Learn to know themselves as individuals, maturing physically, mentally and emotionally.

 20. Be provided a physical education program that emphasizes understanding and enjoyment as well as the importance of stamina, fitness and skills not only as students but also as enjoyable leisure activities as adults.

 21. Be provided with a program of health education which will include instruction in physical and mental health, first aid, dangers of tobacco, alcohol and drugs; to provide a climate for the development of positive attitudes toward the human body, its functions and needs.