UAFA Culture
Exhibit Respect Show kindness through words and actions all while respecting yourself, others, and the environment.
Act Responsibly Take ownership of your choices by being prepared, punctual, and participating fully.
Grow Creatively Embrace challenges with an open mind and express yourself through innovation and the arts.
Lead with Integrity Do the right thing even when no one is watching. Be honest, fair, and trustworthy.
Engage in Learning Stay focused, ask questions, and always strive for excellence in your academics and artistic craft.
Support Your Community Contribute positively to your school culture by celebrating diversity, collaboration, and unity.
What is Eagles?
Each scholar is expected to be an active contributor to the learning process daily.
Remain engaged in the learning process.
It is the expectation that scholars remain cordial and respectful to teachers and staff at all times.
No one has the right to impede the learning of others.
What is Classroom Expectations?
This person loves riding motorcycles and have cats.
This person loves seafood and singing.
This person Loves baking and painting.
This person loves pets.
Who is Mr. Johnson, Ms. Brown, Mr. Starks and Ms. Pearson?
I use my imagination, originality, and expressiveness to produce innovative thoughts and work.
What is Creativity?
is a multi-day “camp” that exposes scholars to the history, policies, procedures, and expectations of scholars enrolled at the Utopian Academy for the Arts.
What Is Culture Camp?
5 minute passing period.
Always walk on the right side (walk on the blue). Never Run
Voice Level 0-2.
Q & Q (Quick and Quiet).
What is Hallway expectations?
When you are out of compliance, this person is called.
Who is Dean Miller?
I am persistent when things seem difficult, when I’m discouraged, or even when I face obstacles.
What is Perseverance?
Hello my name is (Your Name)
Welcome to…(teacher name, class period, class subject, and cohort name)
We are studying…
Do you have questions?
Welcome to our classroom and thank you visiting Utopian Academy for the Arts.
What is the greeting?
Violations of this policy will result in progressive disciplinary action:
What is Cell Phone Policy?
In 1995, the city of Atlanta began preparing for the 1996 Olympic Games by demolishing housing authority apartments throughout the city.
Who is Mr. Joshua Menifee?
I’m doing the right thing, even when no one else is watching.
What is Integrity?
As I pass through the doors of Utopian each day,
I will do my best in every way.
I am committed to excellence and nothing less,
Because my education is the key to my success.
I will respect my school and those who teach and guide me,
I will respect myself and those who sit beside me.
I will always do my share to show that I care,
I am proud to be a Utopian Academy scholar!
What is the UAFA Creed?
Voice Level 1 when entering and exiting the cafeteria
Voice Level 2 while sitting at your table (only those near you can hear you)
Raise your hand
Remain seated unless given permission
Eat your food using good manners
Raise your hand if you need to be excused
Keep your hands to yourself while in line
Eat your food using good manners
Keep your area clean
Leave full & ready to learn
What is Cafeteria Champs?
an exceptional & experienced educator with 25 years of experience serving as a teacher, assistant principal. alum of Georgia State University and received hisMaster of Education Leadership degree from Clark Atlanta University.
I accept the responsibility of being honest and displaying ethical conduct towards others.
U-Seek first to UNDERSTAND then to be understood.
T-Strive to be TENACIOUS in everything I do.
O-Look for OPPORTUNITIES to show kindness to others.
P-Always seek a PEACEFUL way to solve problems with others.
I- IMPROVE in everything I do.
A- APPROPRIATE in word and deed.
N- NEVER give up, and always do my best.
What is UAFA Scholar Pledge?
Scholars will enter cafeteria and will sit according to gender. Girls on the left side of cafeteria and boys on the right.
Once the food services is ready to receive scholars, you will call by tables.
Scholars stay seated at their assigned table.
Trash monitors with asset through incentive (cleanest table of the week etc). Encouraging cleanliness and scholar accountability.
What is Lunch Process?
This person saw the economic disparities and academic challenges facing Georgia classrooms; he was determined to do something about it. Alum of Morehouse College, Columbia University, & University of Georgia.
Who is Dr. Artesieus Miller
I meet my present without compromising my future, ensuring that I will thrive and maintain excellence over the long-term.
What is Sustainability?