Classroom Expectations

Although there are many rules every teacher has and implements in their classroom, I believe they all fall under these top 5 categories. Student will reflect on these expectations and co-create rules to uphold for our classroom charter at the beginning of the school year.

Be Respectful

Respect is a key life skill. Students not only show respect through their words, but their actions as well. Respect is upheld by the connection between student to teacher, student to student, student to school, and teacher to student.

Be Kind

Here at West Woods we consider our students global learners and leaders. For this, students need to realize that everyone is unique in their own ways. Kindness is demonstrating a classroom community and friendship to anyone they meet even if they have different backgrounds or perspectives .

Try Your Best, Make an Effort

I emphasize that trying your best is a crucial skill in the classroom. I create a community where students are not afraid to participate or engage in difficult tasks. The act of trying will allow students to give their best effort and as a teacher I will provide the support they need to further their learning.

Advocate for Yourself

In my classroom, students are self-advocates. By doing so, students are put in charge of their education, and theirselves. I encourage students to speak up about issues that matter to them, ask for help when they need it and know that they have someone there to listen and assist in any way that I can.

Challenge Yourself

I create a classroom community where students are not afraid of taking risks. Students should always try to push their thinking in their work. By challenging themselves, they are not just growing as students but also as human beings. They will see that a challenge is not something to give up on, instead it is something that could be conquered.

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