Culture Camp Core Values
We create a positive, uplifting, and joyful environment for every member of the IDEA Team & Family, every single day.
Joy
What voice level should you use when transitioning?
Level zero
What's my favorite color
Green or yellow
The emotions or conduct of friends
friendship
We foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity by treating every member of the IDEA Team & Family—our students, staff, families, and community—with compassion, respect, and humility.
Team and Family
How should you line up when it's time for a transition at the end of class?
By number
Where city and state am I from?
Gary, Indiana
The ability to do something that frightens you.
courage
We set ambitious goals, hold ourselves and each other accountable for achieving results, and believe that our students will succeed to and through college.
We deliver results
Which side of the hallway are you only allowed to walk on during transition?
The right side
Who is my favorite rap artist?
Nas
A feeling of deep satisfaction of your achievements.
pride
We believe ensuring college success for 100% of our students is the best way to help them succeed in life and in seeing obstacles they face as opportunities for learning and growth.
We achieve academic excellence
How many minutes should it take to transition from one class to the next class?
Under 5 minutes or
5 minutes
What's my favorite food?
Greens and cornbread
A unified body of individuals.
community
We put the best interests of the IDEA Team & Family—and most importantly our students—at the forefront of all our decisions and actions, taking personal responsibility to model the honest and ethical behavior we want our students and each other to demonstrate every day.
We act in integrity
When you enter the classroom after transitioning what do we do?
The First Fve
How old am I?
55
A way of doing something unique to you.
style