Culture of Discipline
Guiding Principles for Everyone in School…
- Respect
I treat others the way I want to be treated
I respect laws, rules, and school authority
I treat people fairly and respect their rights
I respect private and public property
- Responsibilities
I take responsibilities for my actions
I choose how I respond to others
I return what I borrow
- Appreciation of differences
I look for the good in others
I respect each person’s right to be different
I see cultural diversity as an opportunity for learning
- Honesty
I am honest with myself and others
I act with integrity
I avoid spreading rumors or gossip
- Safety
I engage in safe activities
I keep my body and mind healthy
I choose only those things that are really good for me
- Life-Long Learning
I come to school prepared to learn
I give my best in everything I do
I am open minded and alert to solutions
When you model the Guiding Principles, you »
- Treat others with respect
- Find peaceful solutions
- Listen to each other
- Are drug free
- Keep our school clean
- Have healthy friendships
- Produce my own work
- Maintain honesty and integrity
- Show empathy and compassion
- Defend others’ rights
- Appreciate differences
- Respect the property of others
- Engage in safe activities
And don't tolerate »
- Bullying and intimidation
- Weapons
- Fights, threats, and violence
- Drug possession and sale
- Graffiti and vandalism
- Gang activity
- Cheating and plagiarism
- Forgery and falsification
- Sexual harassment and assault
- Blackmail and extortion
- Prejudice and hate crimes
- Robbery and stealing
- Fireworks and firecrackers
Student Expectations
- Learn and follow school and classroom rules
- Solve conflicts maturely, without physical or verbal violence
- Keep a safe and clean campus that is free of graffiti, weapons, and drugs.
- Be good role models and help create a positive school environment.
- Report any bullying, harassment, or hate motivated incidents.
- Display good sportsmanship on both the athletic field and playground.
- Attend school on time, have schoolbooks and supplies, and be prepared to learn.
- Keep social activities safe and report any safety hazards.
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