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Bulldog PRIDE

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Bulldog PRIDE
Prepared, Respect, Integrity, Determination, Empathy
At CMS, Bulldog PRIDE means our staff and students model “P.R.I.D.E.” at all times, and in all locations. Here are the expectations for the main locations around campus:
Location
Prepared
Respect
Integrity
Determination
Empathy
Classroom
Bring a charged Chromebook
Bring an extra mask
Get a good night’s sleep
Bring supplies (pencils, planners, etc.)
Eat before entering class, no eating or drinking in class
Treat others nicely
Raise our hands
Ignore negativity
Try things and use a growth mindset
Keep our phones in our backpacks in class
Keep our hands to ourselves
Keep our class clean
Respect others’ wishes
Act nicely, even when not around teachers
Not cheat on assignments or tests
Never give up!
Remind ourselves “it’s hard until it gets easy”
Learn from our mistakes
Listen and follow directions
Offer help
Be kind to others
Say “I get this now!” instead of “it’s so easy!”
Ask someone if they need help
Hallway
Know where you are going
Be alert and aware of your surroundings
Give others space to walk (“be polite, stay to the right”)
Maintain personal space
Keep our hallways clean
If it’s mean, intervene
Walk in the hallways
Get to class on time
Follow staff directions
Put bikes in corral and lock scooters on rack
Use inclusive language in the halls (no slurs)Help others in need
Office
Return books on time
Let Mr. Salazar put books back on the shelves
Keep voice quiet
Use furniture appropriately
Take care of books you check out
Try reading a book that looks interesting
Set new reading goals
Use inclusive language (no slurs!)
Accept our similarities and differences