School Expectations & Values

RESPECTFUL

Acting towards others in ways that they feel cherished and honored.

Students show equal respect to those in authority including teachers, aides, yard duty, cafeteria personnel, parent volunteers, chaperones, and other adults.
Students follow the instructions of teachers and support staff.
Students are polite, courteous and demonstrate good manners.
Students show respect by listening while others are talking.

RESPONSIBLE

Acting in ways that show you are “doing what you know is right."

Students solve problems in a positive manner using tools such as conflict resolution.
Students express their feelings in a constructive way.
Students use proper manners.
Students show respect by asking permission before handling other people’s things.
Students treat others as they wish to be treated.
Students keep hands, feet, and other objects to themselves.
Students wear appropriate clothing.
Students work cooperatively with their peers.

SAFE

Acting in ways that makes sure you and others are not harmed.

Keep hands to self and use words to express frustrations.
Students take care of classroom books, materials, and school equipment.
Students follow guidelines for appropriate use of technology.
Students clean up after themselves and throw away garbage in the appropriate container.
Students take care of library books and return them on time.
Students respect bulletin board displays and art work.
Students use the bathroom appropriately.

INCLUSIVE

Acting in ways that bring others closer to you.

Students will take the initiative to include all children, of all abilities, in all social situations.
Students wishing to have limited play experiences that may exclude others will have those play experiences at home.
Students will only limit the size of games to ensure safety.
Students will handle social challenges that may result by appropriately seeking help from an adult after first attempting to handle the situation on their own.

Habits of Mind