Vision and Mission
Mission
Castle Heights Elementary fostering a community where everyone thrives. Learners today, leaders tomorrow.
Instructional Vision
Castle Heights Elementary strives to ignite engagement, build confidence, and inspire learning every day.
Schoolwide Behavior Expectations
At Castle Heights Elementary, schoolwide behavior expectations are centered on the Noble Knight Way. These expectations are taught, modeled, reinforced, and supported throughout the school day in order to maintain a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment.
Be Respectful
Students are expected to demonstrate respect for adults, peers, property, and the learning environment.
Examples of respectful behavior include:
- using appropriate language and tone
- listening and responding appropriately to adults and peers
- following classroom and school procedures
- treating school property and the property of others with care
- demonstrating good manners and consideration for others
Be Responsible
Students are expected to take ownership of their behavior, choices, and learning.
Examples of responsible behavior include:
- coming to school prepared and ready to learn
- completing assignments and classwork to the best of their ability
- following directions in a timely manner
- being honest in words and actions
- accepting responsibility for behavior and making corrections when needed
Be Safe
Students are expected to act in ways that help protect themselves and others and support a safe school setting.
Examples of safe behavior include:
- keeping hands, feet, and objects to themselves
- walking appropriately in the building
- following playground, cafeteria, bus, and classroom safety expectations
- using materials and equipment properly
- reporting unsafe situations or concerns to an adult
Kindness Matters
Students are expected to demonstrate kindness, empathy, and care in their daily interactions.
Examples of kind behavior include:
- including others
- using encouraging and supportive words
- helping others when appropriate
- showing empathy and understanding
- contributing positively to the school community
Parent Engagement
At Castle Heights, we believe parent engagement is key to student success. Families play an important role in reinforcing school expectations, supporting attendance, encouraging academic effort, and helping children develop strong character.
Our focus is on three simple, powerful engagement goals for our families:
- Develop Healthy Habits – Support learning with regular sleep, nutritious meals, intentional screen-free time, and getting outside in the fresh air.
- Attend School All Day, Every Day – Consistent attendance keeps children connected, confident, and on track.
- Grow Literacy Skills Together – Read as a family, discuss stories, and show that reading is valued at home.
By working together, families and school staff can help students build the habits, skills, and attitudes needed to succeed as learners and leaders.
