EXPECTATIONS

The Ephrata School District holds the following expectations of students, staff and parents / guardians to provide a learning climate that holds the maximum possibility for the student achievement: 

Students:

• Demonstrate respect for all people in the school community - staff, other students, family members and visitors to the school.  
• Come to school and class every day, on time, prepared to learn and achieve at the highest levels.  
• Learn what you are expected to know and do.  
• Always do your best work and ask for help when you need it.  
• Read, understand and commit to following the Rights and Responsibilities handbook and your local school rules. 

Staff:

• Demonstrate respect for all persons in the school community - students, other staff, families and visitors to the school.  
• Begin school and class on time every day with purposeful activities.  
• Set clear expectations for student achievement and behavior.  
• Teach what students are expected to know and do.  
• Develop a partnership with family members and the student to support the student’s education.  
• Communicate regularly with each student and parent regarding student progress and achievement.  
• Read and understand the Rights and Responsibilities handbook and your local school rules and apply the policies and rules. 

Parents / Guardians:  

• Demonstrate respect for all persons in the school community - students, staff and other parents / guardians.  
• Send your student to school and class every day on time and prepared to learn.  
• Oversee your student’s work and always expect their best effort.  
• Develop a partnership with the teacher to support your student’s education. 
• Communicate regularly with the teacher regarding your student’s progress and achievement.  
• Read and understand the Rights and Responsibilities handbook and your local school rules. Require your student to abide by these rules and regulations.