People learn because they want to learn, not because they are going to be rewarded or punished. SDJA high school humanities is based upon the concept of intellectual integrity through the guided use of intrinsic motivation and metacognition . Quite simply, SDJA high school humanities is based on the student taking responsibility for their own education . The teachers work as coaches, mentors, guides, and resources. Students and teachers collaborate to create and use rubrics for projects, grading periods, and portfolios.
Rubrics clearly articulate criteria so that a common ground exists for students and teachers.