MJE Panther Pride

POSITIVE

•  Be present and engaged:
•  Attend school and be on time daily
•  Be prepared and participate actively
•  Be considerate and show empathy
•  Support your peers and make sure your behavior does not impact theirs
•  Leave a space better than you found it
•  Stay focused on the task
•  Be uplifting towards others and self
•  Give compliments
•  Use kind words
•  Represent Parma with pride by:
•  Appropriate tone, volume, and word choice for situation
•  Use teamwork and include others
•  Act so your actions reflect positively on yourself and the school

RESPECTFUL

•  Be courteous and considerate
•  What you say matters
•  Use please and thank you
•  Greet teacher and classmates
•  Pay attention to those around you and remember your actions affect others
•  THINK:
•  Is it true?
•  Is it helpful?
•  Is it inspiring?
•  Is it necessary?
•  Is it kind?
•  Take care of property and use space as intended

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY

•  Know school rules and procedures
•  Take ownership of your learning and stay on task
•  Have pride in yourself
•  Be aware of surroundings
•  Keep yourself and spaces you use clean
•  Be trustworthy
•  Be a good citizen

DEMONSTRATE EXCELLENCE

•  Be a courageous learner and take initiative
•  Be at school each day ready to learn and on time
•  Set personal goals for academics and seek extra help opportunities
•  Be a positive leader and encourage peers to act appropriately
•  Show appreciation and gratitude
•  Be accepting and welcoming
•  Be brave: see something, say something
•  Always do your best and set a positive tone

ENSURE SAFTEY

•  Keep hands and feet to yourself
•  Use equipment and tools safely
•  Always make sure an adult knows where you are
•  Follow safety protocols
•  Be culturally sensitive and kind
•  Respect school property
•  Report concerns and damages
•  Have patience with others and be aware of other’s personal space
•  Report suspicious or dangerous behavior to authorities