Eagle Character Qualities:

    RESPECT:  I treat other people the way I want to be treated.  I am considerate of other people.  I treat people politely and with courtesy and dignity.  I accept personal differences.  I work to solve problems  without violence.  I never intentionally ridicule, embarrass or hurt other people. 

 RESPONSIBILITY:  I do what needs to be done.  I am reliable and dependable.  I am accountable for my actions and I don’t make excuses or blame others.  I fulfill my obligations.  I use good judgment and think through the consequences of my actions.  I exercise self-control.  I understand that being responsible puts you in charge of your life.

HONESTY:  I am truthful, sincere, and straightforward.  I don’t lie, cheat or steal.  I don’t intentionally mislead others.  I keep my promises.  I am reliable and follow through on commitments.  I never betray a confidence or a trust.  I am loyal when loyalty is appropriate. 

 COURAGE:  I stand up for what is right even if I stand alone.  I don’t cave in to negative peer pressure.  Fear of failure does not prevent me from trying new things.  I am not afraid to express myself just because some peers might disapprove.

We use Positve Behavior Intervention Support, PBIS, to help us monitor behaviors and honor those student who make good choices each day at school!  We celebrate our UK Students of the Week (United Kids is our social norms campaign), Students of the Week for each teacher, high flyers and those students earning feathers.  Student awards are posted on bulletin boards througout the school.

In addition, we use W.E.B., Where Everybody Belongs, as a peer mentoring group.  Selected 8th graders become W.E.B. leaders and work each week during WINGS Wednesdays, with 6th graders, on positive activities and messaging.  Our W.E.B. leaders volunteer for all 5th grade orientations and are our "good will ambassadors" each day.

United Kids of Wellington Middle School is our social norms campaign designed to celebrate the positive based on current research in our building.  Currenlty, 89% of our students do not spread rumors.  Most of us are doing the right thing at school and at home.