Eagle Ridge New Tech High School

Relationships – I will discover and honor my value and the value of others.

Relevance – I will discover how my learning connects to my life.

Rigor – I will make sure everything I do is achieved with great care and accuracy.

At Eagle Ridge New Tech High School, we are committed to positive relationships with our students, teachers, administrators and community members. Our culture of relationships is manifested in the following six core principles of action:

• Trustworthiness – Be honest in communications: sincere, truthful and avoid all manner of deception. Be honest in conduct: don’t steal or cheat. Be loyal, reliable, punctual, and keep promises.

• Respect – Be civil, courteous, and decent. Be tolerant of differences regardless of age, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Seek to resolve conflict creatively and peaceably. Encourage autonomy in oneself and in others.

• Respect – Be civil, courteous, and decent. Be tolerant of differences regardless of age, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. Seek to resolve conflict creatively and peaceably. Encourage autonomy in oneself and in others.

• Responsibility – Be accountable for actions. Pursue excellence (e.g., diligence and perseverance). Show self-restraint. Lead by example.

• Fairness – Be open-minded and relentless in the pursuit of truth. Show impartiality in decision-making and implementation of decisions. Avoid careless accusations and taking advantage of others. Be consistent. Follow due process.

• Caring – Be concerned with the well-being of others. Be kind. Express gratitude. Empathize with and forgive others. Help others in need. Be careful to care for self in order to be available to care for others.

• Citizenship – Volunteer in the community. Cooperate. Stay informed about professional development and community affairs. Obey the law. Obey the rules and policies of the school. Respect authority.