Modeling Respect with Our Words & Actions

Dear Community,

Building strong character in our children is essential to the mission of University Heights Charter School. The foundation of this character education rests on ourfive REACH core virtues: Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Caring, and Honesty. We teach these core virtues through presentations, activities, saying and chants, and the rewards and consequences of our discipline system.

But the strongest way we teach our children strong character is through our words andactions. Nothing is more powerful than the model we adults present to ourchildren. Therefore, we adults must not use disrespectful or foul language at any time. We also cannot threaten anyone, especially children, in any way.

In the past we have had several incidents where foul language and threats of violence were used in front of students. This is a terrible model for children and iscompletely unacceptable. We are eager and ready to address any concern parentsand guardians have about the children or the school. But for the sake of ourchildren and the strong character we are trying to develop, it is essential that all of us adults maintain civility and respect in everything we say or do.

Parents who use foul language or threaten othersmoving forward may be banned from future entry into the building.

We welcome any questions or dialogue on this issue. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Rahshene Davis                                Misha Simmonds

Principal                                          Executive Director