Discovery Ridge Elementary Space Mission
The Space Mission is our school's way of teaching students the core values and expected behaviors in all areas of our school. Through our implementation of Caring School Community and Positive Behavior Supports, students and staff have developed a matrix outlining what each of our core values look like in nine different areas of our school. Our core values are respect, responsibility, and caring. The areas of our school include the school as a whole, classrooms, playground, cafeteria, hallways, restrooms, buses, assemblies, and the car rider dismissal area. Throughout the year, Discovery Ridge holds at least two Space Missions. The first takes place during the first two weeks of school in August to initially teach the expectations. The second Space Mission takes place in January during the first two weeks following winter break. Our staff members have the autonomy to decide if additional Space Mission reviews are needed, such as following Spring Break, for areas where students may be having difficulty demonstrating and understanding appropriate behaviors.