The following is a list of belief statements about teaching and learning at Arroyo Grande High School . Specific instructional practices related to these beliefs are determined by each individual department .

STUDENT LEARNING

• Every student can learn
• Students learn at different rates

TEACHER/SCHOOL ROLE  IN THE LEARNING PROCESS

• The teacher's/school's role is to facilitate and maximize the learning process for all students
• Teachers/schools make a difference in the student success

OUTCOMES

• Outcomes are what we expect students to know and be able to do when they complete school (Expected Student Learning Results - ESLRs) and at the conclusion of each course (Course Outcomes)
• Outcomes drive all instructional practices

INSTRUCTION

• All instruction should be related to expected outcomes

ASSESSMENT

• Assessment should relate directly to instruction and expected outcomes
• Students should have multiple opportunities to demonstrate mastery of an outcome (minimum of two)