CORE VALUES AND BELIEFS:
LEARNER EXPECTATIONS (CATEGORIES WHICH WOULD BE DEFINED WITH MEASURABLE INDICATORS)
E.A.G.L.E.S
Engaged Collaborative, Reflective and Flexible Learner Demonstrates collaboration and flexibility and is self-reflective in an inclusive environment.
Active and Complex Thinker Solves complex problems with multiple steps by accessing prior knowledge, choosing an appropriate method and using higher order thinking.
Growth Mindset Learner Approaches learning tasks with a growth mindset that emphasizes effort, perseverance and skill over intelligence and innate ability. (e.g. revisions, retakes, staying for help, asking questions, taking risks, strategizing, selfassessing skills, not self-deprecating, using growth mindset language-yet, remediating assignments)
Logical, Effective and Creative Communicator Communicates with clarity, creativity, and focus with consideration of audience.
Empathetic Community Member Actively engages in and contributes to the school, virtual and/or local communities. Respects and keeps an open mind about other points of view.
Skilled Consumer/Processor of Information Uses multiple forms of media, including technology, as a resource to access, analyze, and evaluate information, foster creativity, enhance communication and increase productivity.
A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN AND GROW
The Easthampton Public Schools are located in the heart of the Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts, in a community that offer a range of industries, a beautiful boardwalk surrounding Nashawannuck Pond, and an active rail trail.
The Easthampton Public Schools, an affirmative action employer, are committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. Inquiries concerning the District’s compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator Sarah Mochak, 50 Payson Avenue 2nd Floor, Easthampton, MA 01027, phone: 413.529.1500. Resolving grievances relating to employment at the District will be under the Direction of the City of Easthampton’s Director of Human Resources. Other grievances will be referred to the District’s Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator for resolution. Information about the federal civil rights laws that apply to Easthampton Public Schools and other educational institutions is available on the website of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education at Office for Civil Rights. Inquiries about Title IX and other federal civil rights laws may be directed to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 33 Arch Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02110-1491 (phone number: 617-223-9662).
