Kindness and Politeness...
...means students are kind and polite to everyone at school, not just teachers and friends,
but also others who might not be their friends. It also means they are helpful and patient
with everyone.
Group Interaction...
...means students work well with others in class and in small groups. They cooperate with
those in the group and work on ways to solve problems, find positive solutions, and develop
collaborative skills. It also means they listen to others and their ideas even if they disagree.
Aesthetic Appreciation...
...means students respect the spaces that they use in the school, such as their cubby/
locker, classroom, hallway, or cafeteria. It means that they take care of the environment
inside and outside the school by picking up trash and cleaning up after themselves. It
also means students respect how other people create their ideas, not just in art and
music, but in every class.
Independent Endeavor...
...means teachers assign students work and students then do it by themselves.
They pay attention to personal work and stay focused on the task at hand.
Teachers can trust students to do the work independently and to the best of their
ability. Students may pursue an interest beyond curricular expectations to further
increase their understanding of the topic.