Linscott Community Curriculum

• Introduction to the LCC
• Agreements
• The Four R's

Introduction

The Linscott Charter School community believes...

1. We are all born with a desire to learn.

    1a. When we are free to be creative and make choices we learn and grow.

    1b. When we are afraid it is hard to learn and grow.

2. We like to make decisions and choices and when we are allowed to choose for ourselves we feel important and trusted.

    2a. When we make our own choices we learn and grow--even when we make mistakes.

    2b. Grown-ups decide what kinds of choices are appropriate for children.

    2c. We make better decisions and choices when we have enough information and are given time to think.

3. We are happy and do our best when we feel like an important part of our family, class or community.

    3a. We feel like an important part of our family, class or community when:

• we listen to each other
• our community cares about what we say
• our community values our help and cooperation

Agreements

As a member of the Linscott Charter School community...

• I agree to support the learning community so that the highest level of learning can take place for myself and others.
• I agree to act in a safe manner and to help others to do the same.
• I agree to respect myself, others and the school community at all times.

For a more detailed breakdown of LCC Agreements, download our Agreements contract for students [PDF format].

The Four R's

As a member of the Linscott Community, I will strive to be responsible, respectful, resourceful and responsive.

Responsibility: I am responsible when I am accountable to the community for my choices.

Respect: I am respectful when I allow others in the community to make their own choices and decisions.

Resourcefulness: I am resourceful when I find solutions to take care of my self and my community.

Responsiveness: I am responsive when I react in a positive and helpful way to others in my community.

Further Information

The full text of the LCC contains not only more information about the theory behind the LCC but also a guide to practical applications of the LCC for teachers and parents. Contact the office to obtain a printed text.

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