EPIC Culture

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At Next Academy, EPIC is a part of our mission and vision.

EPIC Students, driven by excellence, fueled by passion, grounded in integrity, and guided by strong character.

This framework defines the expectations for all students and anchors the culture of the school.

A strict Code of Conduct will be followed to stimulate a productive learning environment and promote responsible citizenship. Systems of rewards and consequences will be implemented by highly qualified classroom teachers and followed according to the measures outlined by the Sponsor. Discipline measures will be fair and consistent, utilizing best-practice techniques that promote student ownership of behavior. Students will be encouraged to take responsibility for their actions so that they may learn from their mistakes.

EPIC Student Development ensures that every learner becomes Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Character. Teachers and staff will explicitly model and guide students in these areas, connecting conduct, academic growth, and leadership to the EPIC values.

• Implementation: EPIC values will be embedded into daily classroom lessons, advisory sessions, and schoolwide events. Through the Leader in Me program, students will practice the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, developing personal responsibility, goal-setting, and leadership. The Ron Clark Academy House System will foster belonging, teamwork, and accountability, providing students with authentic opportunities to live out the EPIC values. House points and recognition will reinforce positive behavior and collaboration.
   
• Evaluation of EPIC Growth: Student progress toward becoming EPIC will be measured through reflection journals, teacher observations, behavior data, student-led conferences, and peer feedback. Rubrics aligned with EPIC values will track growth in excellence passion, integrity, and character. House system performance and leadership roles will provide measurable evidence of responsible citizenship and strong character. The foundation of an EPIC student at Next Academy.
   

Positive Culture Systems at Next Academy are designed to celebrate student effort and achievement. Recognition assemblies, House rewards, and schoolwide celebrations will spotlight EPIC Students who consistently model excellence, passion, integrity, and character.

At Next Academy, being EPIC is not only a standard of conduct, it is what's NEXT!