Norms Maritza Duran
The norms at Olde Columbine High School are apart of every student and every staff member within Olde Columbine. Even though they were made years ago, they still are held up to expectations. Norms are what help our school not only to progress into better learning opportunities but to also strive to want to be apart of the OCHS community. I do believe that this school stands out then any other school that I have ever attended. The Olde Columbine norms help every student in their own way to feel comfortable and to reach their goal of getting a high school diploma. Without worry of being excluded, nor discriminated.
The definition of norms is a standard, model or pattern of a general level or also known as average. For example two cars per family is the norm for most suburban communities. Starting off at Olde Columbine I thought it would be like every other school, but after a couple of days I soon comprehended that this school was nothing alike to all my old schools. At Olde Columbine students actually care about each other and don’t judge you for who you are, how you look or for who you hangout with. The Olde Columbine Community understands that we all come from different backgrounds and just because you’re different whether it be that you’re a punk, a geek, a nerd or one of the popular kids.
Some of the norms are to own your actions, accept the consequences. This norm teaches you to be responsible for what you do. Help when ever possible helps students and teachers know and feel comfortable to help some one in need. Embrace inviduality lets everyone feel comfortable to be themselves knowing that they do not have to be fearful of being ridiculed for being different. Practice kindness and consideration if some one you see is having a bad day try to help out or another example is smile and try to converse with everyone around you so that no one feels left out. Another norm is to teach to the norms tactfully and to confront wrongdoers this norm helps every one be informed of how Olde Columbine and its students like to be treated and how we as a school like things to go, also not to just point fingers at other peers if there is a problem handle the problem in a mature way were everyone will feel comfortable and safe. The last norm at Olde Columbine is to strive for knowledge, don’t be afraid to learn and gain new experiences.
The Olde Columbine norms are very useful, they teach not just students but visitors and teachers many lessons that can be used in everyday life. The norms are very beneficial for not only the students but also for the teachers and the school in general. Our norms are what make us as a community stand out against disrespect and discrimination. The norms are what keep our school going helping students and teachers get along and learn not just from teachers but from other fellow students. Olde Columbine understands that we all come from different backgrounds and that we all have different history but instead of looking down at us for being different we are welcomed with warm smiles.