At Tyee, we follow the acronym P.R.I.D.E to help remind our students of our expectations. We encourage our students daily to practice each letter and we also award those students who go above and beyond our expectations with a T-Bird award. Here are some different ways that students can show P.R.I.D.E in our school;
| Be Positive |
Be kind & honest
Say “I can” and “It’s possible”
Encourage others |
Show support for one another
Keep hands & feet to yourself |
Say “Please” & “Thank you”
Greet peers & staff even if you don’t know them |
Smile & introduce yourself J
Learn the names of office staff |
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Be Respectful
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Honor school & classroom rules/charters
Be polite to staff, peers, & teachers
Use materials & technology wisely |
Use indoor voices inside the building
Hats & hoods are off indoors
Keep hallways & outdoor areas clean |
WALK to lunch
Wait patiently in line
Calm conversations
Clean up after yourself & others |
Politely wait your turn
Speak in a quiet office voice
Practice your professionalism |
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| Be Inclusive & Celebrate Diversity |
Learn classmates’ names
Listen & collaborate with others
Be open to others’ ideas |
Lead by example
Include others in conversations
Stick up for others when needed |
Invite others to sit with you
Build community
Assume positive intent from others |
Offer to help visitors & new students find their way around
Show TYEE Pride everyday |
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| Be Determined |
Come prepared & on-time to class everyday
Challenge yourself to be the best version of you
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Walk directly to class
Keep traffic moving Walk on the right
Keep hallways unblocked |
Clean hands before eating
Keep food & drink in designated areas |
Be quick & efficient
Come with office/ nurse pass signed by your teacher
Back to class asap |
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| Be Engaged |
To Show Engagement: Sit up Lean In / Listen Ask & answer questions Nod yes & no for listening Track the speaker w/eyes |
Backpack stays in locker all day
Be aware of how your voice & movement affects others |
Take at least 10 minutes to eat
Follow directions of staff & volunteers
Watch the clock |
Thank others for their kindness
Help visitors & guests feel welcomed to Tyee |
Our staff love to show Tyee P.R.I.D.E as well!
