Learning Expectations

21st Century Learning Expectations

At Rainbow International School, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is safe, nurturing, and respectful in order to foster and develop students knowledge, skills, and abilities. RIS strives to engage teachers, students, and parents to work as a community to meet our 21^st Century Learning Expectations.

An RIS education prepares students to be

Critical and Creative Thinkers

• who analyze arguments and make rational decisions
• who seek imaginative, appropriate, and ethical solutions to problems
• who can cope confidently and competently with everyday situations demanding the use of mathematical and technological concepts
• who use their abilities to recognize different points of view and seek out the most accurate and fair positions regardless of their own particular interests or desires  

Independent Learners

• who formulate and pursue goals and strive to learn something new every day
• who become capable, self-reliant, and self-motivated
• who solve problems and address difficulties when they first become apparent
• who develop the values, attitudes, knowledge, and skills needed to make responsible decisions  

Effective Communicators

• who communicate clearly and accurately in English, yet respect linguistic diversity
• who listen to, interpret, and use information effectively
• who use technology as a communicative tool

Compassionate Global Citizens

• who strive to serve and lead in their communities
• who respect peoples feelings, ideas, abilities and cultural diversity
• who practice responsibility, courtesy, service, and cooperation
• who comprehend the importance of empathy, honesty, fair-mindedness, and justice

Technologically Advanced Learners

• who use technology as an effective tool to enhance learning.
• who demonstrate the ability to adapt and manipulate technology to benefit  their learning environment 
• who use technology as a means to access information, generate assignments, and as a communicative tool.
• who understand and respect legal and ethical issues

Healthy Individuals

• who develop and follow lifelong health and fitness programs
• who acquire team-building skills through physical activity