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As a school goal, rate each of the following statements on a scale from 1 (of little importance) to 5 (of great importance). Submit your responses and then see how others rated these goals.

1

To prepare workers to compete successfully in a technological world economy
A)1 -- of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5 -- of great importance
2

To transmit the nation's cultural heritage, preserving past accomplishments and insights
A)1 -- of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5 -- of great importance
3

To encourage students to question current practices and institutions; to promote social change
A)1 -- of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5 -- of great importance
4

To develop healthy citizens aware of nutrition, exercise, and good health habits
A)1 -- of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5 -- of great importance
5

To lead the world in creating a peaceful global society, including an understanding of other cultures and languages
A)1 -- of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5 -- of great importance
6

To provide a challenging education for America's brightest students
A)1 -- of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5 -- of great importance
7

To develop strong self-concept and self-esteem in students
A)1 -- of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5 -- of great importance
8

To nurture creative students in developing art, music, and writing; to encourage creative cultural achievement
A)1 -- of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5 -- of great importance
9

To educate students in avoiding social pitfalls: unwanted pregnancy, AIDS, drugs and alcoholism
A)1 -- of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5 -- of great importance
10

To unite citizens from diverse backgrounds (national origin, race, ethnicity) as a single nation with a unified culture
A)1 -- of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5 -- of great importance
11

To provide support to families through after-school child care, nutritional supplements, medical treatment, and so on
A)1--of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5--of great importance
12

To encourage loyal students committed to the United States; to instill patriotism
A)1--of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5--of great importance
13

To teach students our nation's work ethic: punctuality, responsibility, cooperation, self-control, neatness, and so on
A)1--of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5--of great importance
14

To develop academic skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and science
A)1--of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5--of great importance
15

To provide a dynamic vehicle for social and economic mobility, a way for the poor to reach their full potential
A)1--of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5--of great importance
16

To prepare educated citizens who can undertake actions that spark change
A)1--of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5--of great importance
17

To ensure the cultural richness and diversity of the United States
A)1--of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5--of great importance
18

To help eliminate racism, sexism, anti-Semitism, and all forms of discrimination from society
A)1--of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5--of great importance
19

To prepare as many students as possible for college and/or well-paid careers
A)1--of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5--of great importance
20

To provide child care for the nation's children and to free parents to work and/or pursue their interests and activities
A)1--of little importance
B)2
C)3
D)4
E)5--of great importance







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