Substance Savvy: Smart Choices, Safe Schools

Category	Learning Goal	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies	Self Directed Learning	I can identify my personal beliefs and values about substance use and compare them with cultural and community norms by participating in discussions and activities I actively seek feedback from peers and teachers to refine my understanding and reflect on how social factors influence my perspective	I can reflect on how my personal beliefs and values align or differ from cultural and societal norms around substance use, identifying specific influences such as peers or media that impact my understanding and choices I actively participate in discussions and activities that challenge stigma and promote informed dialogue within my school community	I can independently evaluate how my personal beliefs and choices about substance use align with or differ from societal norms, and use this understanding to engage in informed discussions with peers and community members I can analyze various factors influencing substance use and apply this knowledge to contribute to creating a supportive school environment Through self-reflection, I can make health-promoting decisions and take actions that positively impact my community's understanding of substance use	I can take initiative to reflect deeply on my personal beliefs and choices regarding substance use, evaluate how cultural and societal norms influence these choices, and use this understanding to create innovative solutions that address substance use challenges within the school community I actively engage with peers and experts, analyze data, and apply self-management skills to make informed decisions, while promoting open dialogue and respect to reduce stigma and support community health
Deeper Learning Competencies	Academic Mindset	I can articulate my personal beliefs and values about substance use, recognizing how they align or differ from cultural and societal norms, and engage in thoughtful discussions to explore the complex influences and impacts on health and community well-being	I can compare my personal beliefs and choices about substance use with cultural and societal norms, using discussions with peers and analyzing media messages, to understand different perspectives and how they shape actions	I can thoughtfully reflect on my personal beliefs and values around substance use, comparing them to societal norms, while considering how various internal and external factors influence behavior I can analyze the short- and long-term impacts of substance use on health dimensions and employ effective self-management strategies to make informed, health-promoting decisions Through collaboration and communication, I explore social determinants affecting health and develop strategies to address contributing causes, fostering a supportive school environment that reduces stigma and promotes dignity and respect for all individuals	I can confidently reflect on and articulate my personal beliefs and choices regarding substance use, demonstrating a deep understanding of how cultural, community, and societal norms influence these perspectives I skillfully evaluate complex situations and identify various factors that impact substance use, while thoughtfully creating and testing innovative solutions that promote health and reduce stigma within my school community I actively engage with diverse groups and utilize feedback to enhance my understanding and make informed, health-promoting decisions
Deeper Learning Competencies	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving	I can identify and reflect on my personal beliefs and choices about substance use, comparing them to cultural and community norms, while exploring factors that influence substance use and its impact on health through engaging in discussions and activities within my school community	I can identify and analyze how various internal and external factors, like peers and media, influence substance use among young adults by comparing my personal beliefs and choices with cultural and societal norms, and reflecting on the potential impacts on health and behaviors in the school community	I can effectively identify and evaluate how peers, media, and social norms influence substance use and misuse by analyzing real-world scenarios and discussing them with my learning partners, demonstrating my ability to think critically about these influences	I can critically evaluate and synthesize information from diverse perspectives to develop innovative solutions that address substance use in schools I demonstrate an understanding of how personal beliefs and societal norms influence these issues, and I create strategies that consider both internal and external factors impacting health behaviors Through collaboration with community partners, I effectively communicate my findings and solutions, ensuring they are respectful and inclusive, promoting dignity and reducing stigma within the school environment
Deeper Learning Competencies	Content Expertise	I can identify and describe my personal beliefs and values regarding substance use, and compare them to the norms within my school and community I actively participate in discussions to understand the influence of peers, media, and social norms on substance use, and I demonstrate awareness of the potential health impacts of substances by analyzing real-world situations	I can explore and reflect on how my personal beliefs and values align with or differ from societal norms regarding substance use, actively engaging in discussions and activities that reveal underlying influences such as peers, media, and social norms I can demonstrate an understanding of the short- and long-term impacts of substance use on health dimensions and other risk behaviors, using this knowledge to evaluate situations and make informed, health-promoting decisions	I can critically analyze how cultural, community, and societal norms influence substance use and misuse, applying my understanding to develop strategies that promote health and reduce stigma in the school community	I can thoroughly analyze and reflect on how my personal beliefs, choices, and values align with or differ from cultural, community, and societal norms regarding substance use I can critically evaluate how various internal and external factors influence substance use and misuse, and I can effectively communicate these insights to develop a comprehensive resource guide for educators By collaborating with learning partners, I can implement and assess strategies that address substance use, promote open communication, and foster dignity and respect in the school community
Deeper Learning Competencies	Effective Communication	I can communicate my reflections on personal beliefs and values regarding substance use, considering cultural and societal norms, through thoughtful discussions and written analyses that demonstrate my understanding of the diverse factors influencing these behaviors	I can effectively communicate my understanding of how various internal and external factors influence substance use and misuse by discussing my personal beliefs and values in comparison to societal norms I demonstrate this by actively participating in discussions that highlight the impact of social determinants on individual and community health, and by sharing insights on how these factors affect health-promoting decisions	I can effectively communicate my understanding of substance use and its influences by actively engaging in discussions that reflect on personal beliefs and societal norms, and by evaluating the impact of these factors on health I demonstrate empathy and knowledge through thoughtful dialogue with peers and community members, showcasing my ability to share insights and collaboratively explore solutions that promote a supportive school environment	I can effectively communicate my understanding of substance use by engaging in meaningful discussions that reveal its root causes and effects, and by clearly presenting a comprehensive resource guide to educators and community members, showcasing strategies that address substance use while promoting dignity and reducing stigma
Deeper Learning Competencies	Collaboration	I can actively collaborate with peers and community partners to identify and explore the stigma surrounding substance use, contributing ideas and asking questions that deepen our collective understanding I actively participate in group discussions, share my reflections on personal beliefs and societal norms, and demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives	I can work effectively in a team, contributing my ideas and listening to others to develop a deeper understanding of how social determinants influence substance use I actively engage in discussions to connect my personal beliefs with societal norms, helping our group create solutions that promote healthier choices and reduce stigma within the school community	I can actively collaborate with my peers and learning partners to gather diverse perspectives on substance use, effectively applying self-management skills to contribute to our shared project goals I demonstrate my understanding by evaluating the impact of social determinants and external factors on substance use, and I engage in discussions that promote dignity and respect, reducing stigma in our school community	I can actively lead and facilitate collaborative discussions with my peers and learning partners, where I contribute and synthesize diverse perspectives to create a comprehensive resource guide addressing substance use I ensure that our group considers cultural, community, and societal norms, as well as internal and external factors influencing substance use Through this process, I can evaluate and integrate feedback to refine our strategies, effectively promoting a supportive school environment

Deeper Learning Competencies

Self Directed Learning

I can identify my personal beliefs and values about substance use and compare them with cultural and community norms by participating in discussions and activities
I actively seek feedback from peers and teachers to refine my understanding and reflect on how social factors influence my perspective

I can reflect on how my personal beliefs and values align or differ from cultural and societal norms around substance use, identifying specific influences such as peers or media that impact my understanding and choices
I actively participate in discussions and activities that challenge stigma and promote informed dialogue within my school community

I can independently evaluate how my personal beliefs and choices about substance use align with or differ from societal norms, and use this understanding to engage in informed discussions with peers and community members
I can analyze various factors influencing substance use and apply this knowledge to contribute to creating a supportive school environment
Through self-reflection, I can make health-promoting decisions and take actions that positively impact my community's understanding of substance use

I can take initiative to reflect deeply on my personal beliefs and choices regarding substance use, evaluate how cultural and societal norms influence these choices, and use this understanding to create innovative solutions that address substance use challenges within the school community
I actively engage with peers and experts, analyze data, and apply self-management skills to make informed decisions, while promoting open dialogue and respect to reduce stigma and support community health

Deeper Learning Competencies

Academic Mindset

I can articulate my personal beliefs and values about substance use, recognizing how they align or differ from cultural and societal norms, and engage in thoughtful discussions to explore the complex influences and impacts on health and community well-being

I can compare my personal beliefs and choices about substance use with cultural and societal norms, using discussions with peers and analyzing media messages, to understand different perspectives and how they shape actions

I can thoughtfully reflect on my personal beliefs and values around substance use, comparing them to societal norms, while considering how various internal and external factors influence behavior
I can analyze the short- and long-term impacts of substance use on health dimensions and employ effective self-management strategies to make informed, health-promoting decisions
Through collaboration and communication, I explore social determinants affecting health and develop strategies to address contributing causes, fostering a supportive school environment that reduces stigma and promotes dignity and respect for all individuals

I can confidently reflect on and articulate my personal beliefs and choices regarding substance use, demonstrating a deep understanding of how cultural, community, and societal norms influence these perspectives
I skillfully evaluate complex situations and identify various factors that impact substance use, while thoughtfully creating and testing innovative solutions that promote health and reduce stigma within my school community
I actively engage with diverse groups and utilize feedback to enhance my understanding and make informed, health-promoting decisions

Deeper Learning Competencies

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

I can identify and reflect on my personal beliefs and choices about substance use, comparing them to cultural and community norms, while exploring factors that influence substance use and its impact on health through engaging in discussions and activities within my school community

I can identify and analyze how various internal and external factors, like peers and media, influence substance use among young adults by comparing my personal beliefs and choices with cultural and societal norms, and reflecting on the potential impacts on health and behaviors in the school community

I can effectively identify and evaluate how peers, media, and social norms influence substance use and misuse by analyzing real-world scenarios and discussing them with my learning partners, demonstrating my ability to think critically about these influences

I can critically evaluate and synthesize information from diverse perspectives to develop innovative solutions that address substance use in schools
I demonstrate an understanding of how personal beliefs and societal norms influence these issues, and I create strategies that consider both internal and external factors impacting health behaviors
Through collaboration with community partners, I effectively communicate my findings and solutions, ensuring they are respectful and inclusive, promoting dignity and reducing stigma within the school environment

Deeper Learning Competencies

Content Expertise

I can identify and describe my personal beliefs and values regarding substance use, and compare them to the norms within my school and community
I actively participate in discussions to understand the influence of peers, media, and social norms on substance use, and I demonstrate awareness of the potential health impacts of substances by analyzing real-world situations

I can explore and reflect on how my personal beliefs and values align with or differ from societal norms regarding substance use, actively engaging in discussions and activities that reveal underlying influences such as peers, media, and social norms
I can demonstrate an understanding of the short- and long-term impacts of substance use on health dimensions and other risk behaviors, using this knowledge to evaluate situations and make informed, health-promoting decisions

I can critically analyze how cultural, community, and societal norms influence substance use and misuse, applying my understanding to develop strategies that promote health and reduce stigma in the school community

I can thoroughly analyze and reflect on how my personal beliefs, choices, and values align with or differ from cultural, community, and societal norms regarding substance use
I can critically evaluate how various internal and external factors influence substance use and misuse, and I can effectively communicate these insights to develop a comprehensive resource guide for educators
By collaborating with learning partners, I can implement and assess strategies that address substance use, promote open communication, and foster dignity and respect in the school community

Deeper Learning Competencies

Effective Communication

I can communicate my reflections on personal beliefs and values regarding substance use, considering cultural and societal norms, through thoughtful discussions and written analyses that demonstrate my understanding of the diverse factors influencing these behaviors

I can effectively communicate my understanding of how various internal and external factors influence substance use and misuse by discussing my personal beliefs and values in comparison to societal norms
I demonstrate this by actively participating in discussions that highlight the impact of social determinants on individual and community health, and by sharing insights on how these factors affect health-promoting decisions

I can effectively communicate my understanding of substance use and its influences by actively engaging in discussions that reflect on personal beliefs and societal norms, and by evaluating the impact of these factors on health
I demonstrate empathy and knowledge through thoughtful dialogue with peers and community members, showcasing my ability to share insights and collaboratively explore solutions that promote a supportive school environment

I can effectively communicate my understanding of substance use by engaging in meaningful discussions that reveal its root causes and effects, and by clearly presenting a comprehensive resource guide to educators and community members, showcasing strategies that address substance use while promoting dignity and reducing stigma

Deeper Learning Competencies

Collaboration

I can actively collaborate with peers and community partners to identify and explore the stigma surrounding substance use, contributing ideas and asking questions that deepen our collective understanding
I actively participate in group discussions, share my reflections on personal beliefs and societal norms, and demonstrate respect for diverse perspectives

I can work effectively in a team, contributing my ideas and listening to others to develop a deeper understanding of how social determinants influence substance use
I actively engage in discussions to connect my personal beliefs with societal norms, helping our group create solutions that promote healthier choices and reduce stigma within the school community

I can actively collaborate with my peers and learning partners to gather diverse perspectives on substance use, effectively applying self-management skills to contribute to our shared project goals
I demonstrate my understanding by evaluating the impact of social determinants and external factors on substance use, and I engage in discussions that promote dignity and respect, reducing stigma in our school community

I can actively lead and facilitate collaborative discussions with my peers and learning partners, where I contribute and synthesize diverse perspectives to create a comprehensive resource guide addressing substance use
I ensure that our group considers cultural, community, and societal norms, as well as internal and external factors influencing substance use
Through this process, I can evaluate and integrate feedback to refine our strategies, effectively promoting a supportive school environment