At Cowell, we collaborate with our students, families, district and community to uphold shared values that will empower and inspire students to become lifelong learners.

Prepared

• Be on time

• Be at school EVERY day

• Have materials and homework ready and complete

 Responsible                                                                                   

• Put things away in the correct space

• Follow Directions

• Take Responsibility for yourself without blaming others

 Integrity

• Doing what is right, honorable and fair

• Follow the rules even when nobody is watching

• Be Caring, help others in need, use kind words

• Cooperation with classmates and adults

• Honesty – Being able to tell the truth when it is hard

Determination

• Set Goals – Make a plan to always do your best

• Have Self-Esteem – Believe good things about yourself

• Have Courage to take positive risks to help yourself and others

• Perseverance – Staying with a job and not giving up

Effort

• Self-Control at all times, be safe – hands and feet to self

• Ask for help appropriately for what you need

• Gratitude – Being able to say “thank you” out loud when someone is kind to you

• Patience – Be willing to wait without complaining