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Kid Centered and Community Driven means:

 

• Creating SAFE and INCLUSIVE spaces by:

  • Building Community, first and foremost

  • Modeling inclusive behaviors and language 

  • Sharing clear expectations of behavior and learning 

  • Leading with LOVE 

  • Paying it forward through kindness and respect

  • Seeing the good in each child

  • Teaching children to grow into who they are meant to be 

• Providing VOICE and CHOICE in our daily schedule:

  • Students have input on what they are learning

  • Students have choices on the outcomes 

  • Students have a say in their knowledge acquisition 

• Prioritizing Time for Social Emotional Learning through:

  • Helping students learn self care strategies 

  • Facilitating collaboration between students

  • Maintaining a balance of sharing love and setting healthy boundaries   

• Hosting Celebrations of Learning with:

  • Performances 

  • Art Shows 

  • Tech Expos

  • Sports Playoffs

  • Community events