Values and Beliefs

HWDSB Tag Line:
Curiosity       Creativity        Possibility

At ASPS we believe:  

• all students can learn and be successful
• all students need to feel that they belong
• all students will put forth their best effort each day
• all students have gifts, they just open them on different occasions
• all students deserve to have a positive, caring relationship with administrators, staff, parents, and peers
• all students deserve to learn in a clean, safe and caring environment

 As a community of learners, we will: 

• be learners each and everyday
• foster excellence, and create equitable, engaging learning opportunities for all
• treat each other fairly, with respect and kindness and act in a responsible ways toward all members of the school community
• create together learning conditions that mirror the real-world and nurture inquiry, creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking
• use technology, tools and social media ethically, competently and effectively to enable and enhance the learning of all

 Respectful Learning and Working Environments

All members of the school community shall:    

Be respectful of others

• Treat one another with dignity, respect and civility, sensitivity and courtesy, especially when there is disagreement.
• Respect differences in people, their ideas, opinions and rights
• Be positive and thoughtful of others. Smile. Use words like please, thank you, & excuse me.
• Be polite and co-operate with bus drivers, traffic guards, caretaking staff and office staff.
• Be helpful to supply teachers.  Greet visitors cheerfully.

 Be respectful of the learning space 

• Follow classroom and school-wide routines.
• Follow the instruction of the teacher.  Stay on task.  Ask a question if you need help.
• Understand and follow class, individual, partner and group learning expectations.

 Be respectful to the school 

• Show proper care and regard for Board property and for the property of others;
• Keep your building and school yard clean.
• Put litter in the trash cans. Recycle.
• Keep your belongings tidy.
• Return library and class materials to their proper places.

 Be respectful of yourself

• Demonstrate honesty and integrity
• Show pride in yourself.  Dress neatly and suitably in uniform.  Keep clean.
• Use appropriate language.
• Show others that you care about them, about your school, and about yourself.
• Come to class on time and prepared.
• Put forth your best effort and set goals.

 Be responsible

• Come to school every day.  Attend all classes.  Be on time.
• Have equipment ready and homework completed.
• Do your best every day and catch up on any missed work.
• Keep your commitments to teachers, coaches, clubs and committees.

 Be safety conscious 

• Always be thoughtful of the safety of others and of yourself.
• Do your best to discourage violent acts or language which may cause injury or pain to anyone. Keep your hands to yourself.