Students are expected to uphold core behavior values throughout their participation in the program. Core behaviors involve students demonstrating positive Attitude, Integrity, and Motivation at all times. Students are expected to adhere to the following principles:

• Respect for appropriate authority – to comply with directions given by program representatives (e.g. peer leaders, TAs, teachers and administrators);

• Appropriate use of language – signifies expressions used in either direct or indirect manner to address another community member’s person or character, being respectful of self and others;

• Perfect attendance – Students are expected to be in attendance every day. Students and/or caregivers are expected to inform the Site Director of any student absences with as much prior notice as possible;

• Appropriate contact with other students/staff – contact of a sexually provocative nature OR contact of a physical nature (e.g. pushing, shoving or fighting) is inappropriate and will not be tolerated. Bullying will not be tolerated under any circumstances, including cyberbullying or use of social media to berate a fellow student;

• Honesty – acts of stealing, cheating, lying, or plagiarism signify a lack of integrity and will not be tolerated;

• Appropriate clothing – clothing worn onsite should reflect respect for oneself and others in a high achieving community;

• No possession of weapons –the possession of any items traditionally or commonly used for violent purposes (e.g. knives, guns, etc.) is strictly prohibited;

• No possession of drugs or alcohol – either being under the influence of or the physical possession of unauthorized (unreported prescription drugs), uncontrolled, or illegal substances will not be tolerated.

As an Aim High Achiever, I agree to participate fully in the program with the best of my Attitude, Integrity and Motivation, while observing the program’s Expectation Agreement by honoring the acts/activities defined above. Any compromise of the Expectation Agreement may result in my suspension or dismissal from the program.

Achiever Application