Core Values & Beliefs

Core outcomes for students

Our students will leave us…

• as confident risk takers who continually set and pursue positive goals.
• being able to read, write, and think critically.
• being able to demonstrate respect, tolerance, and acceptance of others.

 

Core commitments about how we shall operate as professionals

As professionals we agree…

• that all students can learn and belong to all of us.
• to establish a positive learning environment where students can express themselves without fear of judgement.
• to collaborate, value, and respect others' opinions and ideas in order to strengthen instructional practices to ensure all students learn.

 

Core commitments about how we will operate as a school community

As an inclusive school community, we will create an environment where…

• students and parents value the education that Keller provides.
• all students feel safe.
• Keller faculty and staff, home, and the larger community promote a partnership amongst all stakeholders to insure students learn.

 

Our community includes all stakeholders (students, staff, parents, and all others) who contribute to the educational growth and well-being of our students.

Our Positive Behavior Pledge

At Harold Keller: We are Safe. We are Respectful. We are Responsible. We are Learners.

We foster and nurture education, communication, and community outreach for our families and students through the following

• Annual Literacy/Math Night *School site visitations
• Active school website *Positive Behavior Support
• Parent-Teacher Conferences *Interims *Agendas (grades 3-5) *Communication Folders (Primary)
• Inclusion of Special Needs students *Surveys *Parent Organization *Newsletters
• Participating in the celebrations and student recognition programs
• Annual Scholastic Book Fair

 

We ask parents to become a partner in education through their monitoring of their child’s

• Homework *Projects *Content Area Reports *Interval Assessments *Interims *Report Cards *LEAP *ELPT

 

Through the following, we hope to develop Parent Leaders, School Representatives, and Partners in School Programs which enhance the total school environment

• Becoming an active member of Friends of Keller (Volunteer Group) *Serving on School Committees
• Chaperoning field trips*Participating in the Classroom Volunteer Program
• Participating in the evaluation of programs at school