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CULTURAL NORMS FOR FACULTY AND STAFF

The faculty and staff of Renbrook School have endorsed a code of culture that includes the following tenets:
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Speak Your Truth: Strengthen our community by sharing honest and diverse perspectives.

Think Critically: Transform every discussion into thoughtful discourse.

Attend to Safety: Accommodate a healthy work environment by fostering physical and emotional safety.

Respect the School: Remember that our actions and words impact the school and its public perception.

EXPECTATIONS OF RENBROOK FACULTY

Additionally, a faculty member at Renbrook should demonstrate:

Maintain a good relationship with all students:
• articulate clear and high expectations, reinforce positive behaviors, create a strong rapport with
students, and follow through without fail in response to negative behaviors
• project warmth
• manage class with order but without harshness
• understand each student individually and be able to engineer the group into a cohesive whole
• work well with individuals, partners, small groups, large groups
• treat all students equally well
• consistently look for the good in a student; be open to positive change in students
Provide skills/content to students:
• set goals
• plan for outcomes
• adhere to curriculum
• individualize each learner's experience
Keep current in one's field:
• use up-to-date techniques
• be aware of trends
• show interest in professional growth
• try new ideas
• attend conferences, workshops, and other professional development opportunities
• share with colleagues

Meet individual/group needs:
• teach to many levels
• vary curriculum
• vary delivery
• use repertoire of strategies
• understand many learning styles
• project learning as exciting to all kinds of learners
• provide an environment which promotes success for all kinds of learners

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