Responsibility

At school & in life, responsibility is one of the most valuable skills you can learn. Responsibility entails taking ownership of your own actions, choices & commitments. 

For example, responsibility as a student can look like: 

• Remembering to do your homework 

• Bringing the materials needed to each class

• Owning mistakes, & learning from them

• Using time wisely when balancing school, sports, other activities, rest, etc.

Why does responsibility matter?

• Helps individuals grow more independent & confident

• Teaches the importance of following through with commitments

• Builds trust with teachers, parents, friends

• Prepares students for future success in school, college, work, etc. 

Why/How Mrs. Tammen teaches responsibility

• Classroom Lessons: Teaching age-appropriate lessons on organization, decision-making, & accountability.

• Restorative Practices: guiding students to reflect on mistakes, meaningful apologies when applicable, & learning from choices.

• Leadership Opportunities: Encouraging students to take on roles that promote responsibility. (TA program for our high school students). & of course always expressing the imortance of good choices make leaders for our elementary/middle schoolers as well. 

• Collaboration with families & teachers: Helping other adults in the students' lives keep consistence expectations. (sharing resources, ...)

• Personal Support: Willing to meet with students to talk through challenges & build accountability skills.