Habits of Professionalism

 

Habits of Work

Developing effective work habits begins in school. These academic habits and study habits lead to successful habits in college and the workplace. At The Mosaic School/IDEAS Academy, we strive to:

• Be prepared and organized

• Complete all work

• Be present and on time

 

Habits of Self-Discipline

It is necessary to overcome multiple distractions and obstacles in order to develop ideas and complete tasks. At The Mosaic School/IDEAS Academy, we strive to:

• Sustain focus

• Persist

• Work independently

• Handle frustrations and setbacks

• Accept help, feedback, and consequences

• Correct, edit, and revise work

 

Habits of Learning

Learning is a lifelong pursuit. Students today will face unprecedented technological, global, and professional changes that will require them to be continuous learners. At The Mosaic School/IDEAS Academy, we strive to:

• Approach tasks with open minds

• Accept challenges

• Seek to understand when we do not understand

• Use evidence to document our learning

 

Habits of Collaboration

Collaboration is an essential part of the professional environment. At The Mosaic School/IDEAS Academy, we strive to:

• Work cooperatively with others

• Put the goals of the group ahead of our own

• Exhibit appropriate leadership when necessary

• Be a positive follower when appropriate

 

Habits of Communication

Communication is key to taking an idea from proposal to production to presentation. High quality habits of communication allow students to give and receive feedback and to present their ideas and products. At The Mosaic School/IDEAS Academy, we strive to:

• Listen respectfully

• Be open minded

• Be effectively present