Our Vision

Spirit Week Students
With the support of the Children’s Environmental Literacy Foundation, we — students, parents, and staff — bring forward our SOARING vision.
 
At Glassell Park, we envision students who SOAR: young people who care for their world through Sustainability, seize every Opportunity to learn and grow, act with Academic Integrity, pause for honest Reflection, welcome others through Inclusivity, lead with Nobility of heart, and see themselves as part of A Global Mindset.
 
S — Sustainability
Avoids waste and models recycling/reuse for others
Researches and shares environmental issues affecting their community and world
Participates in eco-friendly activities (campus beautification, cleanups, repurposing)
O — Opportunity
Stays curious and open to learning
Engages appropriately so others can learn too (turn-taking, listening)
Encourages and helps others during independent work
A — Academic Integrity
Takes responsibility for their schoolwork
Is honest — doing their own work
Treats others fairly (admits mistakes, plays by the rules)
Holds high expectations for self and others
R — Reflection
Reflects on actions and learning, owning and correcting mistakes
Believes effort drives growth, staying positive and curious
Speaks with a growth mindset ("I can accomplish this")
Adjusts work and actions based on reflection
I — Inclusivity
Includes others in classwork and play
Notices and reaches out to those who seem alone, sad, or lost
Uses friendly, welcoming language
Speaks up on social concerns (e.g., against racism)
N — Nobility of Heart
Acts with kindness, friendliness, politeness, and empathy
G — Global Mindset
Works well across cultures and backgrounds
Discusses differences with sensitivity
Takes pride in their own culture and language
Shows interest in and understanding of global issues