Behavioral Expectations
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates that they are in a classroom to learn. The expectations encompass behaviors that optimize learning, creativity, and collaboration.
Our 21-Century Life Skills include the following:
*Flexibility
-Be adaptable
Adapt to different job responsibilities and schedules
Work effectively in a climate in which you must figure things out on your own
-Be flexible
Incorporate feedback effectively
Deal positively with praise, setbacks, and criticism
Work to understand and compormise with others in a classroom with people from different backgrounds
*Initiative and Self-Direction
-Manage Goals and Time
Set goals with a clear idea of what it means to succeed
Balance short-term and long-term goals
Utilize time and mange workload efficiently
-Work Independently
Monitor, define, prioritize, and complete tasks without direct oversight
-Be Self-Directed Learners
Go beyond basic mastery skills and/or knowledge to explore and expand one's own learning
Demonstrate initiative to improve upon the skills you develop in class
Demonstrate commitment to learning as a lifelong process
Reflect critically on past experiences in order to inform ensure future progress
*Social and Cross Cultural Skills
-Interact Effectively with Others
Know when it is appropriate to listen and when to speak
Behave in a respectable, professional manner
-Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
Respect cultural differences and work effectively with people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds
Respond open-mindedly to different ideas and values
Use social and cultural difference to create new ideas
*Productivity and Accountability
-Manage tasks
Set and meet goals, even in the face of obstacles and competing pressure
Prioritize, plan, and manage work to achieve the intended result
-Produce Results
Work positively and ethically
Mange time and assignments effectively
Multi-task
Participate actively
Present oneself professionally and with proper etiquette
Collaborate and cooperate effectively with teams
Respect and appreciate diversity
Be accountable for results
*Leadership and Responsibility
-Guide and Lead Others
Use social and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a goal
Use strengths of others to accomplish a common goal
Inspire others to reach their very best
Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in using influence and power
-Be Responsible to Others
Act responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind
Note: Our school utilizes Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBiS), which is a proactive systems approach to school-wide discipline designed to be responsive to current social and educational challenges. We focus on prevention by teaching and reinforcing expected behaviors. Please see the matrix in student agenda. This approach promotes positive student and staff behaviors.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates that they are in a classroom to learn. The expectations encompass behaviors that optimize learning, creativity, and collaboration.
Our 21-Century Life Skills include the following:
*Flexibility
-Be adaptable
Adapt to different job responsibilities and schedules
Work effectively in a climate in which you must figure things out on your own
-Be flexible
Incorporate feedback effectively
Deal positively with praise, setbacks, and criticism
Work to understand and compormise with others in a classroom with people from different backgrounds
*Initiative and Self-Direction
-Manage Goals and Time
Set goals with a clear idea of what it means to succeed
Balance short-term and long-term goals
Utilize time and mange workload efficiently
-Work Independently
Monitor, define, prioritize, and complete tasks without direct oversight
-Be Self-Directed Learners
Go beyond basic mastery skills and/or knowledge to explore and expand one's own learning
Demonstrate initiative to improve upon the skills you develop in class
Demonstrate commitment to learning as a lifelong process
Reflect critically on past experiences in order to inform ensure future progress
*Social and Cross Cultural Skills
-Interact Effectively with Others
Know when it is appropriate to listen and when to speak
Behave in a respectable, professional manner
-Work Effectively in Diverse Teams
Respect cultural differences and work effectively with people from a range of social and cultural backgrounds
Respond open-mindedly to different ideas and values
Use social and cultural difference to create new ideas
*Productivity and Accountability
-Manage tasks
Set and meet goals, even in the face of obstacles and competing pressure
Prioritize, plan, and manage work to achieve the intended result
-Produce Results
Work positively and ethically
Mange time and assignments effectively
Multi-task
Participate actively
Present oneself professionally and with proper etiquette
Collaborate and cooperate effectively with teams
Respect and appreciate diversity
Be accountable for results
*Leadership and Responsibility
-Guide and Lead Others
Use social and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a goal
Use strengths of others to accomplish a common goal
Inspire others to reach their very best
Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior in using influence and power
-Be Responsible to Others
Act responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind
Note: Our school utilizes Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBiS), which is a proactive systems approach to school-wide discipline designed to be responsive to current social and educational challenges. We focus on prevention by teaching and reinforcing expected behaviors. Please see the matrix in student agenda. This approach promotes positive student and staff behaviors.