We, the educators of Cullman City Schools, are committed to using essential elements of effective instruction that we value in our classrooms as we "inspire students for lifelong success through character, citizenship, and scholarship." All students will engage in daily success-oriented lessons that are developed and delivered using the following principles:
Every lesson is standards-based and designed so all students can meet or exceed the required standards.
Every lesson will begin with purposeful planning which will require clear outcomes, complex reasoning, planning, and creative thinking.
Every lesson will focus on rigor, relevance, and relationships.
Students will be afforded:
Well -organized classrooms with structures and routines in place
Lessons which have a clear beginning, middle, and end
Differentiation through content, product, and process
Teacher commentary and feedback which is timely and specific
Time for collaboration and reflection
Relevant vocabulary developed explicitly and within the content
Technology to enhance and extend their learning
Engaging activities at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy and Webb's Depth of Knowledge
Opportunities to apply their knowledge towards complex solutions
Our environment will be built on:
Mutual respect and responsibility
High expectations for all students
Safety, procedures, and established routines
Evidence of student work that reflects the standards