Core Values

At Greenwood Lake Middle School we have a set of Core Values that define who we want to become:  people of good character.  Good character demonstrates the six core values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
 

TRUSTWORTHINESS

Trustworthiness is being honest, telling the truth, keeping promises and being loyal so people can trust you.  Trustworthy people don’t lie, cheat or steal.  They have integrity and the moral courage to do the right thing and stand up for their beliefs even when it is hard to do so.

RESPECT

Respect is showing others that they are valued for who they are, for their character, not what they look like or what they have.  It means treating others the way you want to be treated, never insulting or making fun of others who are different in looks, ability, race or religion.  A respectful person is polite, does not use bad language and never uses violence.

RESPONSIBILITY

Responsibility is doing what you are supposed to do.  Responsible people think ahead, set reasonable goals, control their tempers and always do their best.
They don’t give up easily, especially when others are counting on them.  They are accountable for the consequences of their choices; they don’t blame others for their mistakes.

FAIRNESS

Fairness is playing by the rules, taking turns, sharing and listening.  Fair people do not take advantage of others, consider all sides before they decide and don’t blame others unjustly.

CARING

Caring is being kind, helpful and generous to everyone.  Caring people are not selfish; they are considerate and always think about how their conduct affects others.  They have compassion and empathy; they care how others feel and they are charitable and forgiving.  They do good deeds without thought of reward.

CITIZENSHIP

Citizenship is doing your share to help your family and make your community a better place.  Good citizens are good neighbors.  They cooperate with others, obey laws and rules, respect the authority of parents, teachers and others, and they protect the environment.

  GREENWOOD LAKE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT COMPACT

During the first week of school, your child will bring home a Compact like the one that follows.  You are invited to join us as a team to pledge our energies and talents to help your child attain success.  To do this we pledge ourselves to this set of core values for ourselves and our children.  If you wish to join us in this endeavor, please read, sign and return the compact with your child to the classroom teacher.

Effective schools are a result of family, student and school working together to ensure that each child is successful in school.  A compact is a voluntary agreement that firmly unites them.  You are invited to be involved in a partnership with Greenwood Lake School to help your child attain success and reflect our core values.

We, the Greenwood Lake School, establish this compact in order to foster the core values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship and to support the success of Greenwood Lake students.

As a parent/caregiver I pledge to:
 

•  Maintain and foster high standards of academic achievement and positive behavior.
•  Find out how my child is doing by attending conferences, looking at my child’s schoolwork, or calling the school.
•  Spend time each day with my child reading, writing, listening, or just talking.
•  Respect, love, and encourage my child’s growth and ideas.
•  Help my child to resolve conflicts in positive, non-violent ways.

Parent/caregiver signature _________________________  Date __________
 
 

As a Greenwood Lake School staff member I pledge to:
 

• Maintain and foster high standards of academic achievement and positive behavior.
• Respectfully and accurately inform parents of their child’s progress.
• Have high expectations for myself, students, and other staff.
• Respect the cultural differences of students, their families, and other staff.
• Help children to resolve conflicts in positive, nonviolent ways.

Teacher signature ____________________________  Date __________
 
 

As a Greenwood Lake School student I pledge to:
 

• Work hard to do my best in class, complete my homework, and follow all school rules.
• Discuss with my parents what I am learning in school.
• Have a positive attitude towards self, others, school, and learning.
• Respect the cultural differences of other students, their families, and staff.
• Work to resolve conflicts in positive, nonviolent ways.

Student signature ________________________________Date ___________

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