Give students multiple opportunities to meet the expectations. Schools with no-failure policies clearly communicate that failure is not an option. Shift grading and assessment practices to identify what a student does well rather than what a student does incorrectly. Accommodate students with different ways of knowing and demonstrating their learning. Collaborate with colleagues to establish common expectations.
Different expectations confuse students, especially younger ones.
Establish appropriate consequences for students who choose not to meet standards. Holding high expectations for students leads to increased student achievement. Students must believe they can succeed before they take a risk. Teachers are key to helping students believe in themselves. Rarely will students choose not to succeed.