YMS HOWLs
Habits of Work and Learning
At York Middle School we believe that our core principles of Respect, Responsibility and Perseverance are important for student success in academics and in life. We also believe that there are certain habits which exemplify these traits. These habits can be modeled, taught, and assessed so that students can strengthen those principles.
I am a respectful member of the York Middle School community.
I communicate politely and kindly.
I work cooperatively with others.
I take care of resources and materials and act as a steward of our community.
I take responsibility for my success as a learner.
I arrive for each class prepared.
I participate fully and mindfully in class.
I carefully and thoughtfully complete all class assignments to the best of my ability and in a timely manner.
I persevere to produce high quality work.
I improve my learning by seeking help when needed and by asking questions.
I assess my work based on established criteria.
I learn from feedback and revise my work.
At York Middle School we believe that our core principles of Respect, Responsibility and Perseverance are important for student success in academics and in life. We also believe that there are certain habits which exemplify these traits. These habits can be modeled, taught, and assessed so that students can strengthen those principles.
I am a respectful member of the York Middle School community.
I communicate politely and kindly.
I work cooperatively with others.
I take care of resources and materials and act as a steward of our community.
I take responsibility for my success as a learner.
I arrive for each class prepared.
I participate fully and mindfully in class.
I carefully and thoughtfully complete all class assignments to the best of my ability and in a timely manner.
I persevere to produce high quality work.
I improve my learning by seeking help when needed and by asking questions.
I assess my work based on established criteria.
I learn from feedback and revise my work.