Before and After School Program Calendar Misc. The Waterville Public School System believes that every society needs reasonable rules and regulations governing the conduct of its members. The ultimate goal is to promote responsible student attitudes and to help students develop good work habits and social skills essential to becoming responsible, self-controlled and productive citizens. The skills necessary for good citizenship need to be taught, and with proper guidance, all students can succeed. Positive reinforcement of good behavior will be given highest priority.
Individuals are responsible for their own behavior.
There is a delicate balance between meeting the needs of the group by maintaining social order and meeting the unique needs of each students. Effective consequences will be directed to reduce misbehavior of the individual student or students responsible. Students, parents, teachers and administrators will strive to work cooperatively toward these goals in a positive atmosphere which fosters the personal dignity and self-esteem of each student. All children can learn. All children can behave.