Collective Commitments
If…then… statements
A Focus on Teacher Behaviors
If teachers hold high expectations for student learning, then teachers will…
· make students aware of their expectations
· monitor and model their expectations
· communicate when expectations are not met
If teachers communicate effectively, teachers will…
· provide specific feedback to students in a timely manner
· communicate a purpose to students
· open communication lines between parents and students via e-mail, phone calls, and or letters
If teachers are consistent, fair, and unbiased, then teachers will…
· hold all students to the same expectations
· follow the Student Handbook
· earn the respect of students which creates a positive classroom environment
If teachers use state standards and data to guide decision making, then teachers will…
· collect, analyze, display, and use data to guide instruction
· create lesson plans and use re-teaching methods based on data
· participate in all meetings
If teachers create positive, empathetic, and supportive relationships with students, then teachers will…
· be approachable
· listen to student concerns
· have a positive attitude
· create a safe and inviting learning environment
If teachers promote and model lifelong learning, then teachers will…
· have meaningful conversations with students
· share educational personal experiences
· be enthusiastic about the learning process and curriculum material
· connect learning objectives to the real world
Collective Commitments
If……then…….statements
A focus on Administration’s Behaviors
If administration holds high expectations for staff and students, then administration will…
· Make staff and students aware of the expectations.
· Monitor and model expectations for staff and students.
· Communicate when expectations are not met for staff and students.
· Evaluate and provide feedback to staff
If administration communicates effectively, administration will…..
· Provide specific feedback to staff and students in a timely manner.
· Communicate a purpose to staff and students
· Provide open communication with parents, students and community via e-mail, phone calls, newspaper, newsletter, and our website.
If administration is consistent, fair, and unbiased, then administration will…..
· Hold all students to the same expectations.
· Follow the student handbook
· Earn the respect of staff and students which creates a positive school environment.
If administration is visible and available to staff, students and parents, administration will…..
· Be available in the building throughout the day for any educational purpose.
· Build relationships with staff, students and parents that foster a positive educational environment.
· Attend and supervise extra-curricular activities to support our students outside the classroom.
If administration strives for student success, administration will…..
· Set high, realistic expectations for academic achievement.
· Provide the appropriate resources to meet our expectations.
· Hire and maintain a high level teaching and support staff.
If…then… statements
A Focus on Teacher Behaviors
If teachers hold high expectations for student learning, then teachers will…
· make students aware of their expectations
· monitor and model their expectations
· communicate when expectations are not met
If teachers communicate effectively, teachers will…
· provide specific feedback to students in a timely manner
· communicate a purpose to students
· open communication lines between parents and students via e-mail, phone calls, and or letters
If teachers are consistent, fair, and unbiased, then teachers will…
· hold all students to the same expectations
· follow the Student Handbook
· earn the respect of students which creates a positive classroom environment
If teachers use state standards and data to guide decision making, then teachers will…
· collect, analyze, display, and use data to guide instruction
· create lesson plans and use re-teaching methods based on data
· participate in all meetings
If teachers create positive, empathetic, and supportive relationships with students, then teachers will…
· be approachable
· listen to student concerns
· have a positive attitude
· create a safe and inviting learning environment
If teachers promote and model lifelong learning, then teachers will…
· have meaningful conversations with students
· share educational personal experiences
· be enthusiastic about the learning process and curriculum material
· connect learning objectives to the real world
Collective Commitments
If……then…….statements
A focus on Administration’s Behaviors
If administration holds high expectations for staff and students, then administration will…
· Make staff and students aware of the expectations.
· Monitor and model expectations for staff and students.
· Communicate when expectations are not met for staff and students.
· Evaluate and provide feedback to staff
If administration communicates effectively, administration will…..
· Provide specific feedback to staff and students in a timely manner.
· Communicate a purpose to staff and students
· Provide open communication with parents, students and community via e-mail, phone calls, newspaper, newsletter, and our website.
If administration is consistent, fair, and unbiased, then administration will…..
· Hold all students to the same expectations.
· Follow the student handbook
· Earn the respect of staff and students which creates a positive school environment.
If administration is visible and available to staff, students and parents, administration will…..
· Be available in the building throughout the day for any educational purpose.
· Build relationships with staff, students and parents that foster a positive educational environment.
· Attend and supervise extra-curricular activities to support our students outside the classroom.
If administration strives for student success, administration will…..
· Set high, realistic expectations for academic achievement.
· Provide the appropriate resources to meet our expectations.
· Hire and maintain a high level teaching and support staff.