Curiosity

November 19th, 2010 by ashley.tarquin

curiosity

At Ocean Knoll, we are curious about the nature of learning and the world, its people and cultures.

What are you curious about?  Discuss other people, places or things that have sparked your curiosity or curiosity in others.

Creativity

November 19th, 2010 by ashley.tarquin

Creativity

At Ocean Knoll, we are  creative and imaginative in our  thinking and in our approach to problems and dilemmas.

What does creativity mean to you?  Why is it important to be creative? How do you express yourself creatively?  Discuss creative projects that you have done at  school recently.  Discuss creative things that you have seen at home or throughout the community.

Tolerance

November 19th, 2010 by ashley.tarquin

tolerance

At Ocean Knoll, we are tolerant and feel sensitivity towards differences and diversity in the world. We are responsive to the needs of others.

What does tolerance mean to you?  Why is it important to have tolerance? List examples of tolerance that you have seen at home, at school, or throughout the communities.

Cooperation

November 19th, 2010 by ashley.tarquin

cooperation_shake

At Ocean Knoll, we cooperate, collaborate, and lead or follow as the situation demands.

What does cooperation mean to you?  Why is important to cooperate and who do you cooperate with? List examples of cooperation that you have seen at home, at school, or throughout the communities.

Commitment

September 16th, 2010 by ashley.tarquin

commitment

At Ocean Knoll, we are committed to our learning, persevering and showing self-discipline and responsibility.
What does commitment mean to you? Please tell us about something you are committed to.  Explain why you feel you have committed to this.  List examples of ways you have seen others committed to things.

Please watch the video below about commitment that was created by 5th grade students here at Ocean Knoll.

Commitment~Pets Video

Respect

September 16th, 2010 by okattitudes

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At Ocean Knoll, we respect ourselves, others and the world around us.

What does respect mean to you?  Who do you respect? Why do you respect this individual?  List examples of respect that you have seen at home, at school, or throughout the community.