Columbia High School Freshman Academy Creed
We are Eagle Scholars! We have great expectations for ourselves.
We accept the challenge to become the best we can be.
We do not have the right to interfere with the learning and wellbeing of others.
Therefore,
we will achieve,
we will succeed,
this is our promise,
this is our creed!!
Freshman Academy Expectations
Be Prepared.
Be Punctual.
Be Respectful.
Be Engaged.
Be Responsible.
WHAT EVERY FRESHMAN SHOULD KNOW AND DO:
1. Seize opportunities to exhibit the IB learner profile traits.
2. Keep track of assignments.
3. Try your best everyday and remember that everyday is a NEW day!
4. Take advantage of help from teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff. We are here to help you!
5. Enrich your life at Columbia by participating in band, chorus, athletics, dance, art, and theater.
6. Turn in work ON time and represent Columbia High School in a respectful manner.
7. Ask for help! Freshman Academy teachers work together to tutor students.
8. Rest at night! You need 8 hours of sleep MINIMUM to be at your best.
9. Speak up! Seek the help of counselors when you're concerned about yourself or a classmate.
10. Attend school daily.
ACADEMY TEACHER EXPECTATIONS
1. Teachers will collaborate in planning rigorous instruction that challenges, engages, and inspires students through 21st century teaching and learning techniques through the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
2. Teachers will hold students to a high academic standard while providing remediation when needed.
3. Teachers will treat students with compassion and justice during behavioral challenges and model the IB learner profile traits.
4. Teachers will collaborate with other support professionals to provide a warm and safe environment where all students can learn.
We are Eagle Scholars! We have great expectations for ourselves.
We accept the challenge to become the best we can be.
We do not have the right to interfere with the learning and wellbeing of others.
Therefore,
we will achieve,
we will succeed,
this is our promise,
this is our creed!!
Freshman Academy Expectations
Be Prepared.
Be Punctual.
Be Respectful.
Be Engaged.
Be Responsible.
WHAT EVERY FRESHMAN SHOULD KNOW AND DO:
1. Seize opportunities to exhibit the IB learner profile traits.
2. Keep track of assignments.
3. Try your best everyday and remember that everyday is a NEW day!
4. Take advantage of help from teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff. We are here to help you!
5. Enrich your life at Columbia by participating in band, chorus, athletics, dance, art, and theater.
6. Turn in work ON time and represent Columbia High School in a respectful manner.
7. Ask for help! Freshman Academy teachers work together to tutor students.
8. Rest at night! You need 8 hours of sleep MINIMUM to be at your best.
9. Speak up! Seek the help of counselors when you're concerned about yourself or a classmate.
10. Attend school daily.
ACADEMY TEACHER EXPECTATIONS
1. Teachers will collaborate in planning rigorous instruction that challenges, engages, and inspires students through 21st century teaching and learning techniques through the Middle Years Programme (MYP).
2. Teachers will hold students to a high academic standard while providing remediation when needed.
3. Teachers will treat students with compassion and justice during behavioral challenges and model the IB learner profile traits.
4. Teachers will collaborate with other support professionals to provide a warm and safe environment where all students can learn.