COUNTY’S VISION We want our “premier” schools to have

safe, learning environments so that we can bridge the learning gap.

This includes the following: class meetings and other anti-bullying activities, religious diversity awareness, behavior management, etc.

THEREFORE Each school has an acronym that

outlines its behavior plan. Our plan comes from our motto:

“Douglas Southall Freeman—The Home of Intensity and Pride”

SCHOOL ACRONYM IS

PRIDE

P=PRODUCTIVE What do you think it means to be

productive in class?

PRODUCTIVE IN THE CLASSROOM Be on time. Be prepared with supplies and

homework. Be ready to work. Put forth your best effort. Use your computer in an appropriate

manner.

RESPECTFUL What do you think it means to be

respectful in the classroom?

RESPECTFUL IN THE CLASSROOM Listen to your teachers. Listen to your peers when they have the

floor. Make positive contributions. Speak at appropriate times. Keep the classroom clean. Respect school property.

INCLUSIVE What do you think it means to be

inclusive in class?

INCLUSIVE IN THE CLASSROOM Include all types of students in group

activities. Respond to other students in a positive

manner.

IF YOU ARE PRODUCTIVE, RESPECTFUL, AND INCLUSIVE,

Then you will be a more dynamic person who will be empowered to make your own choices and to be who you want to be.

DYNAMIC How can you be dynamic in the

classroom?

DYNAMIC IN THE CLASSROOM Help other students learn by showing

them how to do the work. Go above and beyond what is expected.

EMPOWERED How can you be empowered in the

classroom?

EMPOWERED IN THE CLASSROOM Do your own work. Show pride in your work. Address your concerns calmly and

clearly. Get your make-up work and complete it

without reminders. Ask questions.

WHERE ELSE IS PRIDE?Look for signs In the hallways In the gym In the auditorium In the library In the cafeteria On the bus ramp

HELP YOURSELF

Be the best you can be! Make our school and community wonderful places to be!