Proud to be ARHS

Proud to be Diverse:

1) My friends and I have different beliefs, yet we recognize our differences, discuss them, and move past them.

2) When I moved to this school, I was able to meet new friends from different races and cultures.

Proud to be Inclusive:

1) I saw someone sitting alone at lunch and I asked them to come over and sit with me and my friends.  I introduced them to everyone, included them in the conversation, and said they were welcome to sit with us whenever.

2) I was in charge of an extracurricular activity and I made an effort to include students with a wide variety of interests, abilities, and skills.

3) I came out to my friends and they accepted me without question.

Proud to be Accountable:

1) I hurt someone else because of the things I said.  I apologized to them and will make an effort to be aware of the effect my words can have on other people.

2) I made a joke that went too far.  I noticed that I made someone feel embarrassed so I apologized for offending them.

Proud to be Upstanding:

1) I overheard a conversation during which offensive/hurtful words were spoken.  I stepped in and told them that the words they were using were unacceptable and unkind.

2) I saw someone purposely spill another student’s lunch.  I witnessed another student kindly ask that student to pick up the food and remind them that someone else would have to clean it up if they didn’t.

3) A friend was threatening to hurt himself.  I told his parents even though it could have cost our friendship.

4) I did not agree with a teacher and I wrote to the teacher and expressed my opinion.

Proud to be Supportive:

1) I saw someone struggling to understand the work.  I saw another student explaining and helping them.  This reassured me that whenever I am confused, I can ask for help without feeling embarrassed.

2) I saw a friend who looked like they were having a hard day, so I talked to them and gave them a hug.

3) I see students who may be upset about many different issues, and I see teachers take time to listen and help out.  They treat “different kinds” of students with equal respect and kindness.