^{THE SEVEN (7) HABITS OF GREAT READERS!}

^{1.   Great readers see themselves as readers.}

^{2.   Great readers make sense of the text.}

^{3.   Great readers use what they know.}

^{4.   Great readers understand how stories work.}

^{5.   Great readers read to learn after they learn to read.}

^{6.   Great readers monitor and organize ideas and information.}

^{7.   Great readers think critically about books.}

^{EIGHT (8) CHARACTERISTICS OF EXCELLENT SCHOOLS} 

• ^{High expectations for each and every student}
• ^{Strong parent & community support}
• ^{A rigorous & relevant 21st Century curriculum with formative & summative assessments in place}
• ^{Sufficient resources to help all students achieve}
• ^{Safe, healthy and supportive learning environments in each and every classroom, in particular, and throughout the school, in general.}
• ^{School and classrooms equipped for teaching and learning with 21st Century learning tools.}
• ^{Highly qualified teachers in each and every classroom}
• ^{Strong school leadership}