• a shared belief in the importance of learning
• confidence to help explain learned concepts to peers
• willingness to explore and inquire about important content
• the skills necessary to formulate questions and initiate topics
• the belief that all students' voices should be heard
• respect for teachers, peers, and themselves
• shared responsibility for classroom transitions & handling of supplies
• the ability to self-monitor their own behavior
• motivation to self-assess and self-monitor their individual progress

*aligning with Washington State's adoption of the Danielson's Framework for Teaching criteria and standards