The students of Division 16 created classroom agreements to guide how they will work and learn together, including agreeing to work as a team, teach and learn from each other respectfully, persevere toward their goals, accept each other's uniqueness, focus on their work while challenging themselves, treat each other with kindness and respect, seek help when frustrated, grow both individually and as a community, and have fun together.

1. Our Classroom Agreements How will we live and learn together?

2. The students of Division 16 used the following slides as inspiration to write reasonable, meaningful, achievable agreements that we can live and learn by.

3. 1. Teamwork We agree to work as a team and keep faith in ourselves even when it’s difficult.

4. 2. Teaching & Learning We agree to teach as well as learn. We will listen respectfully to the ideas of others.

5. 3. Perseverance We agree to reach for our goals and keep on trying. We will lend a hand to others so we all succeed.

6. 4. Pride We agree to be our unique selves and accept each other’s beauty.

7. 5. Focus We agree to focus on our work and challenge ourselves.

8. 6. Kindness We agree to treat each other with respect and kindness.

9. 7. Patience Learning is hard work. We will seek help when we get stuck or feel frustrated.

10. 8. Growth We agree to grow as individuals and a community. We will have a safe and environmentally-friendly classroom.

11. 9. Fun! We agree to have fun together!

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