Courage

Students

• We aspire to never give up and to persevere even when faced with a challenge.
• We endeavor to take appropriate academic risks and try new things in the classroom even when it seems uncomfortable and difficult.
• We hold ourselves accountable for our choices and do not blame others.
• We work towards increasing our independence over time, even when it is challenging.
• We utilize the power of our own voices to advocate for ourselves respectfully and confidently in the classroom.
• We care for the common good and do not stand quietly by in the presence of injustice.

Families

• We embrace our own and our children’s mistakes as opportunities for growth and learning.
• We are willing to trust in the expertise of the school.
• We allow our students to take appropriate academic risks and feel temporary discomfort to build perseverance.
• We extend grace when our child is struggling in any area of their school experience.

Faculty & Staff

• We do not engage with negativity among colleagues and instead courageously disengage.
• We make ourselves vulnerable to ask for help and seek feedback from colleagues for the betterment of our students’ experience.
• We do not shy away from an important conversation with colleagues or families when it is in support of a positive school climate and student experience.
• We come fully committed to our work everyday.
• We admit when we have made a mistake and ask forgiveness.
• We speak up and stand up appropriately and with respect when something is of concern.
• We claim no special privileges with each other.
• We anticipate the needs of our colleagues.
• We rigorously protect student safety