General Learner Outcomes (GLS) for Kindergarten

**KGLO #1: Self-Directed Learner**
(The ability to be responsible for one's own learning)
Indicators	4 Descriptors for Consistently Demonstrates	3 Descriptors for Usually Demonstrates	2 Descriptors for Sometimes Demonstrates	1 Descriptors for Rarely Demonstrates
Works independently and asks for help when needed	Consistently works independently on tasks Consistently asks for help at appropriate times	Usually works independently on tasks Usually asks for help at appropriate times	Sometimes works independently on tasks Sometimes asks for help at appropriate times	Rarely works independently on tasks Rarely asks for help at appropriate times
Organizes workplace and materials	Arranges workplace and materials to support learning Arranges materials so they are accessed promptly	Usually arranges workplace and materials to support learning Usually arranges materials so they are accessed promptly	Sometimes arranges workplace and materials to support learning Sometimes arranges materials so they are accessed promptly	Rarely arranges workplace and materials to support learning Rarely arranges materials so they are accessed promptly
Makes productive use of class time	Consistently completes work on time without reminders Consistently uses time and resources appropriately and in a responsible manner	Usually completes work on time without reminders Usually uses time and resources appropriately and in a responsible manner	Sometimes completes work on time without reminders Sometimes uses time and resources appropriately and in a responsible manner	Rarely completes work on time without reminders Rarely uses time and resources appropriately or in a responsible manner
Sets goals	Sets a challenging but achievable goal and describes a sound plan for reaching the goal Completes important tasks first independently	Sets a worthwhile goal and describes a reasonable plan for reaching that goal Completes important tasks first upon request	Sets a trivial or unreasonable goal or describes plans that are not realistic Completes important tasks first with assistance	Sets a vague or unrealistic goal or fails to make a plan Completes important tasks first but only with much assistance

**KGLO #2: Community Contributor**
(The understanding that it is essential for human beings to work together)
Indicators	4 Descriptors for Consistently Demonstrates	3 Descriptors for Usually Demonstrates	2 Descriptors for Sometimes Demonstrates	1 Descriptors for Rarely Demonstrates
Participates cooperatively and appropriately with others to achieve shared goals	Shows respect by cooperating, encouraging, and helping others in an independent manner Works as part of a group in a highly effectively way	Shows respect by cooperating, encouraging, and helping others but upon request Works as part of a group in an effective way	Shows respect by cooperating, encouraging, and helping others but only with assistance Works as part of a group in a limited way	Shows respect by cooperating, encouraging, and helping others but only with much assistance or rarely demonstrates respect Works ineffectively as part of a group
Shows respect and recognizes the feeling of others	Demonstrates kindness to, listens to, and engages with others independently Consistently uses appropriate voice level Consistently demonstrates appropriate body language when interacting with others without reminders	Demonstrates kindness to, listens to, and engages with others upon request Usually uses appropriate voice level Usually demonstrates appropriate body language when interacting with others without reminders	Demonstrates kindness to, listens to, and engages with others with assistance Sometimes uses appropriate voice level Sometimes demonstrates appropriate body language when interacting with others but only with reminders	Rarely demonstrates kindness to, listens to, or engages with others without much assistance Rarely uses appropriate voice level Rarely demonstrates appropriate body language when interacting with others even with reminders
Follows school and classroom rules	Consistently demonstrates safe behaviors Follows rules without reminders	Usually demonstrates safe behaviors Usually follows rules without reminders	Sometimes demonstrates safe behaviors Sometimes follows rules but with reminders.	Rarely demonstrates safe behaviors Rarely follows rules even with reminders.
Makes good choices	Makes highly responsible decisions that independently distinguish between right and wrong	Makes responsible decisions that usually distinguish between right and wrong	Makes marginal decisions that sometimes distinguish between right and wrong	Makes ineffective decisions that rarely demonstrate an understanding of right or wrong

**KGLO 3: Complex Thinker**
(The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving)
Indicators	4 Descriptors for Consistently Demonstrates	3 Descriptors for Usually Demonstrates	2 Descriptors for Sometimes Demonstrates	1 Descriptors for Rarely Demonstrates
Uses prior knowledge and experiences to solve problems	Uses prior knowledge and experiences to solve problems independently	Uses prior knowledge and experiences to solve problems upon request	Uses prior knowledge and experiences to solve problems with assistance	Uses prior knowledge and experiences to solve problems with much assistance
Explains answers and make adjustments	Explains in great detail why his or her answer is correct and revises the answer independently if necessary	Explains in detail why his or her answer is correct and revises the answer upon request if necessary	Explains in some detail why his or her answer is correct and revises the answer with assistance if necessary	Explains in minimal detail or can not explain why his or her answer is correct and revises the answer with much assistance if necessary
Solves problems in different ways	Solves unfamiliar problems in an independent manner using an extensive number of strategies and innovative problem-solving methods	Solves unfamiliar problems upon request using a variety of strategies and problem-solving methods	Solves unfamiliar problems with assistance using a few different strategies and applies typical problem-solving methods	Solves unfamiliar problems with much assistance using one or two suggested strategies and applies imitative problem-solving methods

**KGLO #4: Quality Producer**
(The ability to recognize and produce quality performances and quality products)
Indicators	4 Descriptors for Consistently Demonstrates	3 Descriptors for Usually Demonstrates	2 Descriptors for Sometimes Demonstrates	1 Descriptors for Rarely Demonstrates
Strives to complete work neatly and correctly	Consistently completes work neatly and correctly Checks own work for errors	Usually completes work neatly and correctly Checks own work for errors with reminders	Sometimes completes work neatly and correctly Checks own work with assistance	Rarely completes work neatly and correctly Rarely checks own work even with reminders
Sets and strives toward learning goals	Identifies learning goals and works toward completing them independently Uses simple self-assessment strategies	Identifies learning goals and works toward completing them upon request Uses a combination of self and teacher-directed assessment strategies	Identifies learning goals and works toward completing them with assistance Uses teacher-directed assessment strategies	Rarely identifies learning goals and only works toward completing them with much assistance Uses teacher-directed assessment strategies with much assistance

**KGLO #5: Effective Communicator**
(The ability to communicate effectively)
Indicators	4 Descriptors for Consistently Demonstrates	3 Descriptors for Usually Demonstrates	2 Descriptors for Sometimes Demonstrates	1 Descriptors for Rarely Demonstrates
Speaks effectively in front of a group	Consistently speaks clearly and with good enunciation to an audience Consistently expresses ideas in complete sentences	Usually speaks clearly and with good enunciation to an audience Usually expresses ideas in complete sentences	Sometimes speaks clearly and with good enunciation to an audience Sometimes expresses ideas in complete sentences	Rarely speaks clearly and with good enunciation to an audience Rarely expresses ideas in complete sentences
Listens attentively to gain understanding	Listens, without talking, to gain information	Listens, without talking, to gain information with reminders	Sometimes listens, without talking, to gain information with assistance	Rarely listens, without talking, to gain information even with reminders
Follows directions	Consistently follows oral directions	Usually follows oral directions	Sometimes follows oral directions	Rarely follows oral directions
Contributes effectively through speaking, drawing, and writing	Consistently and effectively describes something using age appropriate vocabulary Consistently and effectively communicates ideas through writing and drawing	Usually describes something effectively using age appropriate vocabulary Usually communicates ideas effectively through writing and drawing	Sometimes describes something effectively using age appropriate vocabulary Sometimes communicates ideas effectively through writing and drawing	Rarely describes something effectively using age appropriate vocabulary Rarely communicates ideas effectively through writing and drawing

**KGLO #6: Effective and Ethical Users of Technology**
(The ability to use a variety of technologies effectively and ethically.)
Indicators	4 Descriptors for Consistently Demonstrates	3 Descriptors for Usually Demonstrates	2 Descriptors for Sometimes Demonstrates	1 Descriptors for Rarely Demonstrates
Uses school materials/tools properly	Demonstrates respect and appreciation for materials by using them for their intended purpose	Usually demonstrates respect and appreciation for materials by using them for their intended purpose with reminders	Sometimes demonstrates respect and appreciation for materials by using them for their intended purpose with assistance	Rarely demonstrates respect and appreciation for materials even with reminders
Uses various technologies to find information	Consistently demonstrates the ability to use computers and visual and written materials to gain information	Usually demonstrates the ability to use computers and visual and written materials to gain information	Sometimes demonstrates the ability to use computers and visual and written materials to gain information	Rarely demonstrates the ability to use computers and visual and written materials to gain information
Uses various technologies to create new products	Consistently demonstrates the ability to use various school tools to create a product	Usually demonstrates the ability to use various school tools to create a product	Sometimes demonstrates the ability to use various school tools to create a product	Rarely demonstrates the ability to use various school tools to create a product
Explains how technology is used every day	Consistently demonstrates the ability to explain how technology impacts his or her life	Usually demonstrates the ability to explain how technology impacts his or her life	Sometimes demonstrates the ability to explain how technology impacts his or her life	Rarely demonstrates the ability to explain how technology impacts his or her life
Uses technology in a responsible manner	Consistently demonstrates responsible behavior when using school tools	Usually demonstrates responsible behavior when using school tools	Sometimes demonstrates responsible behavior when using school tools	Rarely demonstrates responsible behavior when using school tools