George R. Martin Elementary School - Core Values

Respect and Responsibility

● We maintain a high level of mutual respect and acceptance for all members of our community and we treat one another with courtesy, integrity, and kindness.

● We know that our responsibility is to work hard, persevere, and show good citizenship, and we also know how to accept responsibility for our actions and behavior.

Commitment to High Standards and Expectations

● We believe that effective effort yields success, and we hold ourselves accountable by continued self-assessment and reflective practice, and by taking risks as we continue to learn and grow.

● We understand how to apply our critical thinking skills, and we value the importance of authentic learning through real-life experiences and hands-on tasks.

Collaboration and Communication

● We know the value of offering daily opportunities to practice and develop effective collaboration, listening, and communication skills, and we understand that these skills are necessary to have in order to be successful citizens and lifelong learners.

● We work together as a community, and accept the shared responsibility for the learning of all students.

Equity and Inclusivity

● We celebrate our community’s diversity. All members of our school community are welcomed, loved, and respected for their unique perspectives and diverse backgrounds.

● We advocate for resources that are necessary to equitably support all of our students’ needs and learning styles.

Confidence and Growth

● We continuously develop our growth mindsets, through taking risks, learning from our mistakes, and showing perseverance.

● We build confidence in our peers by focusing on each other’s strengths and by providing encouragement, feedback and support.

Creativity

● We embrace creative thinking and problem solving and encourage one another to “think outside of the box” and take risks.

● We believe that having opportunities to express our creativity and our imagination with our peers helps us to both understand ourselves and connect with/learn from others.