HMS Values Statement
updated October 2021
Harbor Montessori school is a community that values...
Inclusivity
We are a welcoming school where everyone belongs.
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We celebrate together.
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We value diversity and equity.
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We empower every individual to use their voice.
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We provide opportunities for everyone to participate.
Respect
We care for ourselves, others and our environment.
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We set and honor boundaries without judgement.
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We act with empathy and consideration of others.
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We are stewards of our community spaces.
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We listen to each other and are mindful of our biases.
Connection
We develop and nurture authentic relationships for the betterment of our school.
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We check in on and advocate for one another.
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We come together for the good of the group.
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We create opportunities to gather and interact.
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We foster a spirit of collaboration, care & compassion.
Optimism
We maintain a growth mindset.
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We cultivate an enthusiastic and inspiring attitude.
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We make the best of any situation.
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We assume good intent.
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We are hopeful in the face of adversity.
Integrity
We hold ourselves accountable to the mission of our school.
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We are purposeful in our commitment to the Montessori philosophy every day.
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We take responsibility for our own actions as they affect the school community.
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We do the right thing even when it is the hard thing to do.
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We uphold the school’s stated values.