Mare Island Technology Academy

Mare Island Technology Academy is a public charter school whose charter renewal depends on many factors with academic achievement as measured by state and local assessments as key indicators. Hence, it takes all of us working together to achieve these high expectations:

MITA MS BOLD GOALS

100% of students pass their courses with a grade of “C” or better
100% of students maintain at least a 96% attendance rate
100% parent engagement with Aeries to monitor student progress

When you CHOOSE MITA MS, you are committing to our school policies and core values for a disruption-free learning environment for all students to meet the high expectations set by the MITA MS community. Every stakeholder (parent, student, or educator) is a teacher. In our role as a teacher, we shall uphold the following Teacher Creed:

As your teacher, I will not allow you to do anything that is not in your best interest or in the best interest of Mare Island Technology Academy.
As your teacher, I will not allow you to stop anyone from learning for any reason whatsoever.
As your teacher, I will not allow you to keep me from teaching for any reason whatsoever.

The freedom to choose comes with a great responsibility to uphold the ideals of MITA MS so that it is the first choice of Vallejo families seeking a free public education. It takes all of us practicing and living our core values to SOAR to success: Safety, Ownership, Achievement, and Respect.

First, know yourself. How you treat others is a reflection of you.

	Self	Others
Safety	Seek help anytime from a trusting adult Self-check-ins	See something, say something Keep your body parts to yourself
Ownership	Take pride in what you do Be responsible for your own actions	Be mindful of your actions Be mindful of your word-choice
Achievement	Strive to do your best Remember your strengths	Offer to help Celebrate growth and accomplishments
Respect	Maintain basic self-care Know your own personal space	Be mindful of others’ differences, cultures, etc. Be aware of others’ personal space

Second, be mindful of “inside voice” zones.

	Classroom	Cafeteria
Safety	Follow classroom procedures Use learning tools appropriately	Sit down to eat Eat your own food
Ownership	Be ready to learn Be productive	Pick up after yourself Help to clean up
Achievement	Ask for help Monitor your progress	Develop positive relationships Practice social skills
Respect	Be kind Demonstrate active listening skills	Chew with your mouth closed Use inside voice when you are inside

Third, use spaces for their intended purpose and legal privacy rights.

	Hallway/Quad Outdoors	Restrooms
Safety	Provide personal space Walk	Wash your hands Floors stay dry
Ownership	Use the trash can Promote positive synergy	Flush the toilet Use bins to dispose waste
Achievement	Use academic register Keep moving between breaks	Use for bio breaks Return to class promptly
Respect	Be friendly Use manners (i.e. excuse me, thank you, etc.)	Practice privacy Keep toilet seat clean

Core Values