The Oak Ridge Way

Motto

Be Real

• • Be authentic, be honest with yourself, be yourself, be reflective

Dare to Question

• • Intellectually curious, think outside the box, inquisitive

Care for Others

• • Lift up those around them, don’t stand for bullying

Find Balance

• • Understand their limitations and focus on leading a healthy and balanced life

Values

• • Growth Mindset

  • Balanced Lives

  • Compassion/Empathy

  • Teamwork

  • Collaboration

  • Communication

  • Integrity/Authenticity

  • Creativity

  • Respect

  • Inquiry

Norms: How staff and students work together

Being Together

1. We display warmth, humor, compassion, and collegiality toward others.

2. We are quick to give credit and slow to assign blame.

3. We put people above results.

4. We strictly protect confidential information.

5. We address problems and concerns directly with the people involved.

Working Together

6. Our meetings start and end on time, have a stated purpose and productive outcomes.

7. We listen. We sometimes disagree. We are open to compromise.

8. We speak our minds but support team decisions once they are made.

9. We strive to improve, recognizing that success and failure help us grow.

10. We follow through on our commitments.

11. We commit to clear and timely communication