Our Commitment
Overview
In order to advance our shared vision of an exemplary school we will:
Academics
· Follow the state of Indiana’s curriculum standards;
· Use approved instructional models, textbooks, and materials adopted by our school corporation;
· Apply assessments and retrieved data to track growth and to make curricular decisions;
· Share information collaboratively to track skills being missed or needing improvement;
· Effectively utilize instructional personnel;
· Maintain high expectations of all students to make progress, given sufficient time and support;
· Seek funding for programs to help at risk students;
Safe Environment
· Adhere to established expectations and consistent consequences for students’ behavior while they are in public areas;
· Promote communication among staff members on student behavior issues;
· Oversee the safe arrival and dismissal of students;
· Actively participate in the maintenance and beautification of our physical environment;
· Provide additional student and staff recognition;
Professional
· Demonstrate our commitment to treating all students with kindness and respect;
· Uphold a professional code of ethics and privacy toward all students and their families;
· Encourage promptness of students and staff for all activities;
· Display professional manner and dress;
Parental Involvement
· Encourage parents to become involved in opportunities to share their time and talents;
· Furnish parents with resources, programs, and materials on topics related to the betterment of their child; and
· Involve parents in the education of their children by keeping them informed of student progress and offering suggestions for assisting their students.
Academics
· Follow the state of Indiana’s curriculum standards;
· Use approved instructional models, textbooks, and materials adopted by our school corporation;
· Apply assessments and retrieved data to track growth and to make curricular decisions;
· Share information collaboratively to track skills being missed or needing improvement;
· Effectively utilize instructional personnel;
· Maintain high expectations of all students to make progress, given sufficient time and support;
· Seek funding for programs to help at risk students;
Safe Environment
· Adhere to established expectations and consistent consequences for students’ behavior while they are in public areas;
· Promote communication among staff members on student behavior issues;
· Oversee the safe arrival and dismissal of students;
· Actively participate in the maintenance and beautification of our physical environment;
· Provide additional student and staff recognition;
Professional
· Demonstrate our commitment to treating all students with kindness and respect;
· Uphold a professional code of ethics and privacy toward all students and their families;
· Encourage promptness of students and staff for all activities;
· Display professional manner and dress;
Parental Involvement
· Encourage parents to become involved in opportunities to share their time and talents;
· Furnish parents with resources, programs, and materials on topics related to the betterment of their child; and
· Involve parents in the education of their children by keeping them informed of student progress and offering suggestions for assisting their students.