Be Respectful

Everyone must know that Highlands Elementary is a safe and supportive place to be. Students will show respect for themselves, others, and school property. This means showing concern for others and taking care of school and personal property.

Be Responsible

All through your life you must decide how you will act. Therefore, we expect you to make acceptable choices whether anyone is watching you or not. This is called "being responsible." It isn't always easy to make responsible choices, especially if someone else is not being responsible. It is important for you to remember that you are in charge of yourself. We know you can make good choices!

Be Safe

It is important for everyone at Highlands to be safe. Any behavior that could hurt someone else will not be allowed. As you work, move, and play at school think about how your actions will affect yourself and others.

Persevere

The best way to learn something new is to practice until you can do it. If you are unwilling to try, you cannot practice, and you cannot learn. When you first try to do something it is often difficult, but if you keep trying it gets easier and easier. This is called perseverance.

Cooperate with Others

Cooperation includes being polite, treating people with respect, accepting differences between people, and encouraging others to do their best.