Every January, Edge celebrates our students by marking the 100th Day of school. You may have observed the 100th Day when you were in elementary school – by having a classroom party or counting out 100 legos. At Edge, we like to use the 100th Day to pause and acknowledge students’ progress, promote consistent attendance, and just celebrate our learning community. One special way that we do this is by having Edge teachers and staff write 100 reasons why they love Edge students. Want to see what they came up with this year? Check it out!
100 Reasons Why We Love Edge Students (by Edge Teachers and Staff)
- You teach us as much as we teach you.
- You are willing to speak your truth.
- Your acceptance of others as themselves.
- You demonstrate empathy.
- You have the courage to speak up for what is right.
- You choose a name which identifies who you really are.
- Your awareness and inclusion of others different from you.
- Your sense of style.
- Your self-confidence.
- Your vulnerability and knowledge that vulnerability is the birth place of courage.
- Your lack of tolerance for all the “isms”.
- Your ability to self-advocate.
- Your boldness.
- Your resilience.
- You find joy in learning.
- You help us grow as educators.
- You show up for each other.
- You show up for the school.
- You show up for your future.
- Your contagious enthusiasm for Day of Service.
- Your engagement on Career Day.
- Your beautiful creativity and artistic talents brighten our campus.
- You chose to: Be You. With Us. At Edge!
- You demonstrate love and respect for Edge teachers and staff.
- Your grit and tenacity.
- You show and express gratitude.
- You make use of the supports and services available to you at Edge.
- Your intense curiosity.
- Your voice makes our school community strong.
- Your voice in social justice issues.
- Your positive and contagious energy.
- Your willingness to engage with our non-profit community partners.
- We miss you when you are absent.
- You engage us in respectful banter.
- The sum of us is greater than the parts.
- You keep us young at heart.
- You are the reason we chose this profession.
- You allow us to be our authentic selves.
- You ensure that we are seen, valued, and heard.
- You provide us with valuable feedback.
- You are coachable and open to feedback.
- You do your part to help make Edge a safe place for all.
- You allow us to be part of your journey and transformation.
- You trust us which is something we hold dearly.
- You build community rather than create divisiveness.
- You involve your key support persons in your learning.
- You motivate us to do better.
- You make our jobs fun!
- You keep us updated on technology trends and teenage lingo!
- You embrace working with our social worker, Lo!
- You care about our environment and animals!
- You are each intelligent in a multitude of ways!
- You have learned that in struggling/failing that is how we truly learn!
- You know that effort matters and you can learn anything through your effort!
- You listen for understanding and practice active listening!
- You have dreams and visions for your future!
- You make the most of opportunities provided to you.
- You will change the world in a beautiful way!
- You are willing to have hard conversations.
- You are open to mediating and working through conflict.
- You refer friends and family to Edge and advocate for your school!
- You have taught us how to properly clean hats and sneakers.
- You appreciate and value getting to know each other!
- You give us hope for the future!
- You allow us to celebrate your success!
- You are doing the work!
- You are willing to learn self-care strategies.
- You let go of who you think you are supposed to be, and allow yourself to be who you are.
- You innately make new students feel welcomed and included!
- You are fantastic ambassadors of Edge when interacting with guests and community members!
- You understand the value of human connection and find purpose in it.
- You are emotionally intelligent!
- You aren’t afraid to take risks in your learning.
- You embrace change.
- You know we can’t practice compassion without treating ourselves kindly!
- You understand learning how to just show up is a powerful agent of personal change!
- You are memorable and leave an impact that lasts beyond your time at Edge!
- We can laugh together!
- You teach us that hope is not a strategy!
- You communicate with us and work with us to identify and remove barriers.
- You are learning that gratitude and joy are a practice!
- You share your talents, hobbies, and passions with us.
- You put down your armor, and let us truly see you.
- You help us change to meet the needs of all our students.
- You are self-directed and ask for help when you need it.
- You trust in our belief in you when you are self-doubting.
- You help create a space where we can all be brave, awkward, and kind.
- You ask questions!
- You bring us joy when you have the “aha moment” of learning something that was a challenge!
- You are willing to step into the discomfort of trying something new.
- You hold your peers accountable.
- You own your story!
- You inspire us to the point of tears!
- You help make sure no two days are the same.
- You remind us on a daily basis why we chose this profession!
- You are self-aware.
- You rise to the occasion on any field trip or activity.
- You have done and are in the process of doing things you previously thought were impossible!
- You embody our core values or respect, responsibility, choice, joy, service, and high expectations!
- You matter to us!
Ready for a fresh start in a community that truly cares about you? Learn more about how Edge can help you achieve your graduation goals and enroll today.
About Edge
EDGE is a Cognia accredited, tuition-free, charter high school, with two campuses in the greater Tucson area. We provide an alternative to traditional education, meeting the diverse learning and life needs of our students with our blended curriculum and flexible morning or afternoon class schedules. Our high-quality, passionate teachers are dedicated to individualized instruction in our small academic classes. Be you. With us. At Edge.