Peoria Public Schools Values
· Expectations of Excellence – an environment of high expectations in which all people consistently strive to operate at optimal performance levels.
· Respect – caring for all people and valuing their unconditional worth.
· Integrity/Ethical behavior – consistent actions based on the highest standards of credibility, honesty, and ethical behavior.
· Collaboration – working together to achieve common goals through open and honest communications.
· Communication – conveying thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums that promote clarity and understanding.
· Accountability/Commitment – accepting personal responsibility for the accomplishment of organizational goals.
Expectations of Excellence
· I encourage students to believe in themselves.
· I support the concept of life-long learning in myself and students.
· I expect students to be the “best that they can be.”
· I continually look for ways to improve my teaching – both in knowledge and delivery of lessons.
· I attempt to understand each individual student to the best of my ability.
· I look forward to being inspired by students, other teachers, parents, and their ideas.
Respect
· I demonstrate/model good manners (please, thank you, excuse me.)
· I listen to the children and make them feel valued (thoughts and opinions).
· I work with other staff members to create a respectful environment.
· I respect/appreciate the efforts displayed by my students and other staff members.
· I work to instill and demonstrate a high regard for authority.
Integrity/Ethical Behavior
· I adhere to deadlines.
· I tell the truth.
· I welcome and respect input from others.
· I model good behavior.
Collaboration
· I seek opinions/suggestions of others and listen to their ideas with an open mind.
· I share my ideas with other teachers, staff, parents, and students as appropriate.
· I evaluate/revise my personal opinions to come to consensus.
· I expect and want all parties involved to participate in information sharing and possible remediation.
Communication
· I send home weekly newsletters and graded papers.
· I read the staff bulletin.
· I make phone calls, send notes, and speak with parents on a daily basis.
· I send “Good News” postcards.
· I meet and plan with my grade level team.
· I attend staff meetings.
· I interact with my students using varied teaching styles.
Accountability/Commitment
· I am committed to providing a nurturing learning environment.
· I am committed to providing instructional practices that meet the needs of all of my students.
· I am accountable to provide and model desired behaviors.
· I am committed to developing nurturing relationships with my students/families.