Core Values
We’re not just excellent MCAS results. We also teach our scholars the values they’ll need to succeed in life.
Our supportive, transformative school culture results directly from the Brooke Core Values. They guide teachers and scholars in all aspects of school life.
Core values are reinforced throughout the school day. As kindergarteners read a book about a hard-working lightning bug, they might discuss his great focus. As third graders tackle new geometry concepts, they’ll think about teamwork as they collaborate to gain understanding. As 8th graders approach graduation, they’ll talk about the self-determination needed to make it to and through college.
In addition, our K-2 scholars start every morning with a Core Values song and group-wide discussion of the latest Core Values Challenge during Morning Motivation (see below). Our 3-8 graders use weekly Character Education lessons and Community Meetings to set personal growth goals, discuss inspiring quotes, and give shout-outs to teammates who’ve exemplified the Core Values.
All scholars are expected to show Core Values by meeting our grade-specific Character Education Standards.
The Brooke Core Values:
Core Value Songs
Each morning our K-2 scholars enthusiastically sing our Core Value Songs to get them ready for the day. A big thank you to Mr. Scott, Brooke 1 second grade teacher, for writing and creating ALL our core value songs!
Focus Time!
It’s focus time!
Listen up everybody to the focus rhyme
To learn at school focus is what to do
and so for those of you confused here’s just a little review
Sit up straight come on don’t slouch
You’re at school, you’re not at home on the couch
Now put your eyes on the speaker to show them respect
that’s how you show them that you care and that’s what people expect
Fold your hands to keep from playing
and nod your head yes if you know what they’re saying
Oh and think about what is being said
Raise your hand only if the answer’s inside your head
Integrity!
1,2,3,4
When you tell the truth, integrity!
When you do the right thing, integrity!
When you make a good choice, integrity!
When you own a mistake, integrity!
Well, I have integrity
do you have integrity?
Because I have integrity
and I believe in honesty
If you’re trustworthy, integrity!
and respect the rules, integrity!
If you don’t back down, integrity!
If you wanna feel proud, integrity!
Think about the things you say and do
Do your actions speak highly of you?
Show them right from wrong and there’s no in between
Make them see you as you wanna be seen
because respect isn’t given no it has to be earned!
Aw, Hey! Hey!
I’m using self-determination!
Teamwork
Chorus:
Check out my team!
Working as hard as can be!
We will succeed!
It’s our responsibility!
Let me tell you about my team
We get the job done
Because we know that
Two heads are better than one
If you lend me your hand
Well then I’ll lend you mine
And the results will be better
In half the time
Chorus
We made commitment
To do all that we can
If we work hard together
Then we’ll accomplish the plan
We practice hard every day
So we’re ready to perform
That’s what you get
From someone in a Brooke uniform
Chorus
Now we’ve come a long way
From where we began
But you get out what you put in
So do the best you can
We’re proud one another
We believe in each other
And we’re never gonna stop
Or slow down
We don’t complain
We’re on our way
Bring on the challenges
Because we are B R double O K E!
Chorus
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