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Our Mission
Through collaborative efficacy, Charter Oak is committed to educating all students in a supportive, safe, & rigorous learning environment to reach their highest potential, equipped to be lifelong learners.
Peoria Public Schools Values
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Expectations of Excellence an environment of high expectations in which all people consistently strive to operate at optimal performance levels.
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Respect caring for all people and valuing their unconditional worth.
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Integrity/Ethical behavior consistent actions based on the highest standards of credibility, honesty, and ethical behavior.
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Collaboration working together to achieve common goals through open and honest communications.
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Communication conveying thoughts and ideas through a variety of mediums that promote clarity and understanding.
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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.
- of my students.I am committed to providing instructional practices that meet the needs of all
- I am accountable to provide and model desired behaviors.
- I am committed to developing nurturing relationships with my students/families.
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