School Culture
Building a Path to Success
KEY QUESTION:
What’s best for the kids?
KEY STATEMENTS:
We have a culture
A way of doing, relating, talking
A way of deciding, choosing, predicting
A way of supporting, encouraging, building up
A way of measuring, evaluating, planning, improving
We have a way of learning and thinking
We use a metacognitive process
We clearly state Learning Intentions
We reflect on our performance
We have unity in diversity
We celebrate differences
We accept, endorse & promote common values
We have a team
We encourage participation, collaboration & innovation. We innovate corporately rather than individually. We test our results.
We see all members as valued contributors to the whole
We have leaders who listen, consult, include, provide direction and make the last call when necessary
We have clients
A responsive & intensely loyal community
A supportive & pro-active Board of Trustees
Parents who want the best for their kids and who know them better than we do
Children who want to do well, who seek approval and who love their teachers
We have a purpose
We’re here to serve our clients.