Academic Qualities of an Outstanding Angel
One of our core values is that we expect excellence. Our Academic Department has developed a guide for students of what is expected of them academically. This provides students with a glimpse of what excellence looks like as a goal for their academic work at the Academy. Each faculty member emphasizes this guide and discusses these academic qualities with students throughout the year.
Present
The student is present, engaged and attentive in her classes. She rarely misses class unless she is ill. She is always present on test days or when a project is due because she is prepared. She takes the lead in promptly making up work missed while absent.
Participates
The student is actively engaged in all class activities and an active participant in class discussions. She elevates the conversation in the classroom, sharing her unique insights and actively listening to and learning from her peers.
Collaborates
The student works well with all members of the class, not just those who are her friends. She completes her sections of a team project and contributes to the success of the team.
Leads
The student self-advocates when needed and is a role model for other students. She takes responsibility for her own actions and learns from her own failures. She understands that grades are earned, not given.
Goes Above and Beyond
The student has a growth mindset. She goes above and beyond the minimum work needed in the course, seeking out additional learning opportunities, and taking an active role in her learning. She is willing to try and fail, get help and try again.
Manages Her Time and Responsibilities
The student is able to handle multiple assignments in multiple courses. The student completes the assigned readings and is prepared for class discussions and activities. She fully completes and turns in her assignments on time.
Masters the Content
The student completes all formative practice work and uses the feedback to be successful on the summative assessments in the course. She reads the full text of reading assignments, not online summaries.
Honest
The work that the student submits for a grade is her own. She assists others with their work without doing it for them. She understands that asking or providing information about tests to others goes against the school’s Academic Integrity policy.