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Mission, Vision & Behavior Expectations

Mission Statement

We, at Courreges Elementary School, are building a community of lifetime learners committed to achieving, growing, and becoming good citizens at school,  in our community, and in the digital environment.  We promise to be positive, respectful, responsible, safe, and kind.  

Vision Statement

“Strive for Excellence” is the common vision that drives all members of our educational community. Guided by knowledgeable, highly trained teachers, support staff, the administrator, and active parents, students strive for academic, social, and emotional excellence. The results of this labor are evidenced through strong student achievement. Teachers, staff, and the administrator continue to act on the principle that students come first. The educational programs at the school are tailored to meet the needs of the school population. Continued professional development is a priority for teachers, support staff, classified personnel, as well as the principal. Courreges provides families with parent education opportunities and a variety of ways to be involved in the students’ educational experience. Courreges is dedicated to ensuring the academic success of every student through the creative and flexible teaching of our standards-based curriculum and the ongoing assessment of student progress. All certificated staff, support staff, administrative staff, classified staff, and parents are committed to providing an environment that fosters the highest standards for all students while providing them with a comprehensive educational experience that becomes an integral part of their lives.
 
Our Power Paws Guidelines:
 

Hallways

Classroom/Library

Playground

Lunch/Snack 

Restrooms

Positive

*Smile as a greeting 

*Walk quickly and safely

*Practice good manners and use kind words

*Work together

*Actively participate

*Have a growth mindset

*Follow game rules/play fair

*Use equipment appropriately

*Follow after-bell procedures

*Practice good manners

*Take your time

*Enjoy your food

*Give others privacy

*Report any problems to an adult

Respectful 

*Respect personal space 

*Hands off bulletin boards

*Walk quietly to destination

*Use appropriate language

*Use indoor voice

*Follow classroom rules

*Listen politely to others

*Use academic  language

*Stay in personal space

*Treat others as you would like to be treated

*Use appropriate language

*Listen to noon supervisors

*Raise hand if you need help

*Use appropriate volume and language

*Honor privacy

*No crawling or peeking

*No playing

Responsible 

*Straight to destination

*Quiet

*Backpacks zipped and on hooks

*Be prepared for learning with supplies, homework, and belongings

* Academic honesty 

*Take turns

*Work together to solve problems

*Put away equipment

*Keep food on tray

*Clean up your area

*Throw away trash

*Wash hands

*Put trash away

*Flush once

*Go back to class immediately

Kind

*Use an inside voice

*Pick up trash

*Be polite and use kind words

*Hold the door for others

*Be a helper

*Include others/share

*Listen to supervisors

*Good sportsmanship

*Be polite and use kind words

*Patiently wait for your turn in line

*Pick up trash 

*Pick up after yourself

Safe

*Walk directly to destination

*Hands and feet to self

*Stay with class

*Hands and feet to self

*Use classroom materials appropriately

*No running

*Hands and feet to self

*Use equipment appropriately

*Stay within boundaries

*Stay in seat until dismissed

*Walk to areas

*Don’t share food

*Use for intended purpose only

*Make safe choices