Ridgeview's mission is to develop lifelong learners who respect themselves and others through a challenging and supportive learning environment. Goal 1 is to improve student learning through an inquiry-based approach. Students will develop inquiry skills to deepen understanding of topics. Inquiry engages students by having them solve real-life problems. Goal 2 is to increase student awareness of student profiles to improve achievement and focus on learning.

1. Ridgeview
Curriculum Night
2012 - 2013

2. Our Mission Statement
O To inspire and develop independent
lifelong learners who have a respect,
acceptance, and understanding of self,
others, and the global society, so that
all can reach their full potential by
providing a challenging, safe,
supportive and happy learning
environment.

3. Goal #1:
• To improve student learning through the integration
of an Inquiry-based approach into instruction and
student learning.

4. Objective 1 :
• Through the use of the Ridgeview Inquiry Framework
students will develop a supported skill set to
develop a deeper understanding of curricular
topics.

6. Why?
• “Inquiry-based learning is a process where
students formulate questions, investigate to find
answers, build new understandings, meanings
and knowledge, and then communicate their
learning to others. In classrooms where teachers
emphasize inquiry-based learning, students are
actively involved in solving authentic (real-life)
problems within the context of the curriculum
and/or community. These powerful learning
experiences engage students deeply.”

7. Objective 2 :
O To improve students’ skills in Digital Literacy so
that it can be used to support an Inquiry Based
Approach -(Digital Literacy is the ability to
participate effectively and ethically in a digital
environment)

8. Goal #2
• To increase student self-awareness of the
Student Profiles to improve achievement and
focus on learning.

9. Objective #1
O To familiarize students with the meaning
of the Student Profiles and develop
common language so that all students are
able to identify, apply and make thoughtful
choices around their learning.

11. WHAT DOES THIS
LOOK LIKE?

12. Exploring the impact of
culture on literature
What are ways in which
people overcome adversity?
How do bears in fictional literature
compare with those in nature?

13. “Exploring change over
time….”
“Friendship and Positive
Relationships Enrich Our
Lives”
"The function of structures
helps us to better understand
the environment we live in."
“What can space exploration teach us
about the world we live in and our
place in it?”

14. All Living and Non-Living Things Are
Connected
Resources shape our lives
What does 'curiosity' really mean?

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MEETINGS!