Achievement Goals In Fairfax, VA Schools
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Fairfax, VA Schools understand that student achievement is the most important thing in the development of a child's life. That's why they have created achievement goals for all of their students. These goals inspire, enable, and empower students in Fairfax Virginia Schools to meet high academic, social, and community standards as a result of the very specific beliefs and goals set for them. But do these goals really do all these things; or is there a flip side?
What are the Achievement Goals Put in Place by Fairfax, VA Schools?
Academics: Fairfax, VA Schools want all of their students to obtain and apply the knowledge learned in their schools to the real world. They believe that practical application of the subjects they master is perhaps the single most important reason in getting an education in the first place. By communicating in at least two languages, having a firm understanding of fine arts, and using technology to help them with any of their goals are just some of the ways that Fairfax, VA Schools are helping their students meet achievement goals.
Life Skills: Academics aren't the most important thing that a child can learn in his academic career. Fairfax, VA Schools believe that learning essential life skills is important for a child's overall success in life. A child can be smart, but without the essential life skills put in place they might not have the ability to use their brain to its highest potential. Essentially, Fairfax, VA Schools are teaching their students to have sound moral character, have conflict management skills, and the courage to identify and implement their own personal goals.
Community Involvement: While academics and life skills are very important to a child's overall development, their active participation in the community is necessary as well. Fairfax, VA Schools want their students to be active participators in the community because it helps teach responsibility and helps them understand that there is a higher purpose for them in the world. Plus, until one actually gets involved in their community they may not otherwise understand the personal reward enjoyed by selfless effort. In a phrase, they learn that they can ultimately help themselves by helping others.
It would seem that Fairfax, VA Schools are dedicated to making their students well-rounded people who are not only smart, but have the skills and drive to help themselves and others by participating in community events etc. However, there is a piece of criticism that goes along with this. When will he have time to just be a child? Between the high expectations in the classroom, at home, and in the community it is conceivable that he'll feel so much pressure to do and be good that he'll forget what it's like to be a child. Childhood can offer valuable learning experiences as well, and Fairfax, VA Schools would do well not to forget that. Sometimes the best medicine is to let a child be a child on most days of the week, not an academic philanthropist.
About The Author: Patricia Hawke is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. For more information please visit http://www.schoolsk-12.com/
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Fairfax, VA Schools understand that student achievement is the most important thing in the development of a child's life. That's why they have created achievement goals for all of their students. These goals inspire, enable, and empower students in Fairfax Virginia Schools to meet high academic, social, and community standards as a result of the very specific beliefs and goals set for them. But do these goals really do all these things; or is there a flip side?
What are the Achievement Goals Put in Place by Fairfax, VA Schools?
Academics: Fairfax, VA Schools want all of their students to obtain and apply the knowledge learned in their schools to the real world. They believe that practical application of the subjects they master is perhaps the single most important reason in getting an education in the first place. By communicating in at least two languages, having a firm understanding of fine arts, and using technology to help them with any of their goals are just some of the ways that Fairfax, VA Schools are helping their students meet achievement goals.
Life Skills: Academics aren't the most important thing that a child can learn in his academic career. Fairfax, VA Schools believe that learning essential life skills is important for a child's overall success in life. A child can be smart, but without the essential life skills put in place they might not have the ability to use their brain to its highest potential. Essentially, Fairfax, VA Schools are teaching their students to have sound moral character, have conflict management skills, and the courage to identify and implement their own personal goals.
Community Involvement: While academics and life skills are very important to a child's overall development, their active participation in the community is necessary as well. Fairfax, VA Schools want their students to be active participators in the community because it helps teach responsibility and helps them understand that there is a higher purpose for them in the world. Plus, until one actually gets involved in their community they may not otherwise understand the personal reward enjoyed by selfless effort. In a phrase, they learn that they can ultimately help themselves by helping others.
It would seem that Fairfax, VA Schools are dedicated to making their students well-rounded people who are not only smart, but have the skills and drive to help themselves and others by participating in community events etc. However, there is a piece of criticism that goes along with this. When will he have time to just be a child? Between the high expectations in the classroom, at home, and in the community it is conceivable that he'll feel so much pressure to do and be good that he'll forget what it's like to be a child. Childhood can offer valuable learning experiences as well, and Fairfax, VA Schools would do well not to forget that. Sometimes the best medicine is to let a child be a child on most days of the week, not an academic philanthropist.
About The Author: Patricia Hawke is a staff writer for Schools K-12, providing free, in-depth reports on all U.S. public and private K-12 schools. For more information please visit http://www.schoolsk-12.com/
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