“I have the power to create a great life for myself. My character is demonstrated through high personal and academic standards. I always behave in a way that brings me closer to my goals of success in college, career and life. I respect the individual differences in my school community. I follow the rules to keep my neighborhood safe and strong. To achieve my goals, I will follow the IFTIN Way of Integrity, Focus, Tolerance, Independence, and Nurturing.”
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The IFTIN WAY is our code of conduct. All children and adults as well follow IFTIN WAY at all times at school. Every morning in Morning Assembly a student will give a 2 min. talk on the topic of the day.
INTEGRITY: (Monday)
• I have integrity and character. I do not lie, cheat, or steal.
• I treat my teachers with total respect and use a positive tone and body language when speaking with any adults on campus.
• I will start each day with good and wise choices and carry them throughout the day.
• I bring a positive attitude even if things don’t go my way or no one else is around.
FOCUS: (Tuesday)
• I SLANT (Sit up straight, Lean forward, Act interested, Nod my head, Track my teacher with my eyes).
• I pay attention in class and do my absolute best on all assignments.
• I come to class on time with all necessary materials.
• I never bring materials to school that may interfere with my learning and my cell phone is turned off during school hours.
• I will focus my talents in productive and prudent ways.
• I am aware of my progress and grades in each of my classes/subjects.
TOLERANCE: (Wednesday)
• I support and celebrate the achievements of others.
• I treat my classmates as I wish to be treated. I never bully, tease, gossip, laugh at, or put down others.
• I never engage in play fighting or games that involve hitting.
• I recognize that students have the right to be different from me.
• I seek to understand and respect people who are different than me.
INDEPENDENCE: (Thursday)
• I am a positive role model for others.
• I will take responsibility to follow school policies and behave properly at all times.
• I take responsibility for my actions and accept my consequences without making excuses.
• I will not follow a crowd. I will make my own decisions and not allow others to influence me in a negative way.
NURTURING: (Friday)
• I seek to settle my disputes peacefully through discussion and involve adults when I need assistance.
• I will be considerate of everyone and their time.
• I will nurture my potential by being organized, punctual, a respectful participant in classroom discussions and lessons as well as in my community.
• I will nurture the potential in others by encouraging them to do their best at all times.
• I will show nurturing qualities in and outside of school by taking care of the environment.
• I will be a positive role model for others.