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Vinal Technical High School, 60 Daniels Street, Middletown, CT 06457
 
Telephone: (860) 344-7100, FAX: (860) 344-2622

 

Vinal Technical High School

Skills and Competencies

  • Master Content and Academic Skills
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to read a piece of literature and respond critically in writing; read and interpret information; and write using standard English conventions.
  • Students shall demonstrate the ability to solve multiple step mathematical problems that require demonstration of basic math operations including fractions, decimals and percentages and the use of algebraic equations; and explain in writing how they arrived at each answer.
  • Students shall demonstrate the ability to use scientific inquiry skills to explore world life problems using the content of biology, physics, chemistry and earth science; evaluate the information for validity and reliability; and use that information to support a position on a contemporary scientific issue.
  • Students shall demonstrate the set of technology skills and competencies required to enter the field, be accepted in apprenticeships or pursue post-secondary technical studies as evidenced by their technology portfolio.
  • CSDE Technology competencies and checklists
  • Determines what information is needed
  • Accesses and extracts information from print and digital resources
  • Examines, interprets and evaluates ideas and information
  • Applies information to fulfill the specified purpose
  • Effective independently and as a team member
  • Reliable, punctual and accountable
  • Effective written and oral communicator
  • Flexible, innovative, and willing to adapt to a variety of work environments
  • Identify the problem or reason for inquiry and articulate a rationale for why it matters
  • Brainstorm solutions
  • Evaluate and select an appropriate solution
  • Implement the solution
  • Analyze the solution and plan for changes
  • Present results
  • Respect for self and others
  • Ethics, honesty, and personal responsibility
  • Individual differences are understood, accepted, and valued.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of our country’s democratic and multi-cultural heritage and a knowledge of the rights and responsibilities that accompany citizenship.
  • Pass a course in Civics