Expectations

Parents

You are working, sometimes two jobs, so your kid can go to school and get somewhere.  Be advocates for your son or daughter in their education. Talk to our teachers, and demand the most of your student, just as our teachers do.  Don't give your son or daughter permission to make bad choices, or "cover" for your student.  If your student struggles with attendance, realize that this will bring him or her down and be tough with consequences.  Sometimes you have to irritate a young person to make them successful.  Make sure that you have good communication with the school, that you let us know any changes in your phone numbers, and let us team up to get your student to school. We will help.  Call us and see if your student has shown up.  Get an attendance report.  If your son or daughter is not here they are running around in a tough neighborhood or hanging with people you may not know: take a stand for their safety and we will stand with you as your school.

Students

Your Parents are working hard so you can go to school: what are you doing?  If the answer is nothing, maybe it's time to raise the bar for yourself and give back.  Be the one who has the positive impact on your own life and the lives of others.  Stop being a kid and start being a student: being a kid is not working for you anymore.  You be the one who changes the school environment, who is the first to show respect.  Be responsible for your actions, think before you act, be in class on time, with required materials and a positive attitude.  Dress, speak and act in a manner appropriate for school.  Most of all: don't just go to school, start learning.  You will need to know the math and get the reading skills. You will need to think like a scientist and know what is happening in America.  The time to step up is now.

Teachers and Administrators

Make sure that learning is happening with all students.  Live out your mission and beliefs statement.  Make sure you do not disadvantage a student by setting low expectations for them, but when you raise the bar make sure you help the student get over it.  Communicate progress with parents and students.  Be vigilant in taking and reporting attendance to the school and parents: it is the chief factor in student failure. Honestly communicate with students and other faculty, and do not confuse anyone about who you are as a teacher.