Principle 1: “I will respect myself and all members of the AMS community.”

This principle reflects on the importance of respect as a fundamental principle in our school. The word respect came up over and over again in our work with students and teachers as we developed the Golden Way, so it has a prominent position in Principle 1.

 

Principle 2: “I will never settle for anything less than my personal best.”

This principle draws on the ideas of a growth mindset. A growth mindset reminds all of us that we each have the ability to grow and achieve if we work hard and believe in our ability to change and grow. Never settling for less than our personal best emphasizes the high standards we have for ourselves in our behavior, work habits and interactions with others.

 

Principle 3: “I will make AMS a better place each day through my words and actions.”

This principle emphasizes that we are all part of the AMS community and that our words and actions have a big impact on our entire school. Remembering that we all are working together is an incredibly important idea and one that is fundamental to our school being a great place to spend our days together.

 

These principles are reminders of our Code of Conduct and of the values we all hold as Averill Park Golden Knights. It is our goal to make these principles come to life in our school and keep them in the front of our minds. Posters and banners of the Golden Way are displayed in every room and in the hallways throughout the entire building.