NewTech@Mann Norms

NewTech@Mann learners and facilitators have agreed to observe these norms at all times, no matter where we are.  We are PATS — true J. L. Mann Patriots!

Put trust in place

• • • • Trust: I will keep my word and help others keep theirs.

Always represent New Tech

• • • • Respect: I will consider others when I speak or act.

Take care

• • • • Responsibility: I will be careful with privileges, belongings, and responsibilities that have been entrusted to me.

Set sights on your future

• • • • Goal: I am here to make a path to my future!

PATS describes the way NewTech@Mann students will conduct themselves.  The PATS norms mean:

We will cultivate and display trust by

• • • fully participating in our project groups

    • completing our assigned roles in our project groups to the fullest extent

    • meeting deadlines on time

    • showing that others can depend on us by keeping our word – when we say something, we mean it

    • encouraging professional behavior in those around us by displaying it

    • displaying honesty in speech and deed – leaving others’ belongings alone

    • using our freedom responsibly and not take it for granted

We will cultivate and display responsibility by

• • • being on time to class and meeting deadlines on time

    • using time wisely in and out of class

    • diligently completing our individual tasks

    • including everyone in the group, not leaving anyone out

    • keeping our school campus clean

    • taking care of our technology, not abusing it

We will cultivate and display respect by

• • • staying positive, encouraging, and constructive in our comments

    • not saying things that are negative or hurtful to each other

    • listen when others are talking and not interrupt them

    • follow the Golden Rule by treating each other the way we want to be treated

    • being kind and considerate with each other

    • not taking things without permission

    • returning things that are borrowed promptly and in good condition

    • being open-minded to others’ ideas

    • using positive and professional vocabulary when we speak

    • using technology appropriately and observing “courtesy mode” when others need our attention