Social Emotional Learning at Zapata Academy
Zapata SEL Vision and Mission Statement
The Zapata Culture and Climate Team Mission and Vision is to provide the school community with the foundation for lifelong social, emotional, and academic learning in a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment.
Schoolwide
Be Respectful
Be Safe
Be Caring
Be Here, Be Ready
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En toda la escuela
Ser Respetuoso
Ser Cuidadoso
Ser Amable
Estár aquí, Estár listo
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Zapata Warriors of the Month
A Zapata Warrior demonstrates all four components of the Zapata Matrix of Expected Behaviors:
- Be Respectful (e.g. treat staff and peers with respect, appreciate differing points of view, listen actively, use healthy conflict resolution strategies, respect school property)
- Be Safe (e.g. keep hands and feet to yourself, report unsafe things you observe, wear your mask)
- Be Caring (e.g. use kind words and actions, be helpful, be polite, take turns)
- Be Here/Be Ready (e.g. try your best, arrive on time to school, do your homework)
Purpose of Warriors of the Month
The SEL/Culture and Climate Committee is recommending the Zapata Warrior of the Month celebration as a Tier 1 support to encourage positive school behavior.
Selection of Warriors of the Month
ANY Zapata student that consistently demonstrates the above four components of the Zapata Matrix of Expected Behaviors can be selected as a Warrior of the Month. Each homeroom teacher will select 2-3 students per homeroom each month.
Recognizing Zapata Warriors of the Month
Warriors of the Month will be recognized on the first of the following month during the morning announcements by Student Voice Committee members. The monthly list of Warriors of the Month will also be posted on the Zapata website. Based on student feedback gathered by the Student Voice Committee, Warriors of the Month have the option to take a photo with a group, individually, or opt out of taking the photo. These photos will be featured on a monthly bulletin board in the main hallway of the school and posted on the website.
Celebrating Zapata Warriors of the Month
Students will be celebrated and recognized in the following ways: a certificate with homework pass, extra 25 minute recess (date will be announced), an out of uniform day (date will be announced) where students can wear jeans and the Zapata spirit t-shirt. Zapata Warriors of the Month with perfect attendance for the month will receive a Zapata t-shirt.
2025 Zapata T-Shirt Contest Participants & Finalists
2025 Zapata Matrix Poster Contest Participants & Finalists
2025 SEL Day Classroom Contest
2024 Zapata T-Shirt Contest Participants & Finalists
SEL Poster Contest Winners 2023 - What is a Zapata Warrior?
2023-2024 Zapata Warriors of the Month
2022-2023 Zapata Warriors of the Month
2021-2022 Zapata Warriors of the Month
Zapata Matrix Poster Contest Winners - Spring 2018
Thank you to all students who participated! There were 102 entries and many wonderful examples of following the Matrix.
Matrix of Expected BehaviorsRemote Learning: School Wide
Be Respectful
Be Safe
Be Caring
Be Here, Be Ready
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Modelo de Comportamiento Esperado
Aprendizaje remoto: toda la escuela
Ser Respetuoso
Ser Cuidadoso
Ser Amable
Estar aquí, Estar listo
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