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Educational Goals

Goals

Through the educational program at M.E., our goals are for students to:

Through the educational program at M.E., our goals are for students to: 

  1. Develop reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills by:
    • Communicating effectively in English.
    • Acquiring an intrinsic value for reading and writing.
  2. Examine and use information critically by:
    • Developing information-gathering, reference, and study skills.
    • Learning to read and solve problems.
    • Developing critical-thinking skills.
  3. Develop adaptive life skills by:
    • Learning to adapt constructively and creatively in a changing world.
    • Learning traditional and contemporary local survival skills.
    • Developing skills in mathematics and the natural and social sciences.
    • Understanding economics and resource management.
    • Gaining the ability to function in diverse social settings.
  4. Develop a sense of self-worth and respect for others by:
    • Attaining self-awareness and a positive self-image.
    • Appreciating and respecting the dignity and worth of all individuals.
    • Practicing conflict resolution, anger management, and problem-solving skills.
  5. Understand, respect, and encourage the preservation of cultural heritage by:
    • Taking pride in one's own heritage and developing appreciation for Yup'ik heritage, language, and culture.
    • Learning about many different peoples and cultures.
  6. Develop positive attitudes and personal responsibility by:
    • Participating in home, school, community, regional, state, and national affairs.
    • Learning and following the school's rules and procedures.
    • Practicing self-control, social problem-solving, and other social skills.
    • Learning to meet challenges with confidence.
  7. Develop originality and creative expression by:
    • Exploring interests and abilities through structured and unstructured play, art, and other learning activities.
    • Interacting with new environments, people, and ideas.
    • Participating in music, rhythm, and movement.
    • Being encouraged to use divergent-thinking skills.
  8. Develop and maintain physical fitness and health-promoting personal habits.