Students’ Rights   Because of the traditional large-classroom design of many American public schools, the following fundamental student rights are often violated. We hope to uphold these rights in a school that is designed for both teachers and students to succeed.   I. No child shall regularly be required to do work that is too easy or frustratingly difficult for him or her. Work shall, on the whole, be at each child's individually appropriate level of challenge.   II. Children shall not be categorized or tracked based on ability level or any other stigmatizing characteristics. It shall be understood that all children—without exception—have special needs, are gifted, and are “at-promise” for success.   III. Each child's outside-of-school knowledge and home experience shall be valued equally at school.   IV. No particular learning style is better than any other. It is the duty of the teacher to try to teach how the student learns.   V. Children shall be allowed many opportunities to influence what they learn at school.   VI. Every attempt shall be made to help all students get along with their teachers and work productively together. If considered beneficial by the child’s IEP (Individualized Educational Program) committee, a child shall, as a last resort, be moved into a new class with a teacher they are likely to be more compatible with.   VII. Children shall not be held accountable for knowledge and skills that they were never adequately taught.   VIII. Teachers shall show that they expect each and every child in the school to accomplish amazing things. Teachers must truly believe in each child.   IX. The goal of the educators shall be to build each child's self-esteem. Any person, pattern, or system that insults or damages feelings of self-worth shall be evaluated and dealt with in a timely manner.   X. No child shall be "counseled out", asked to leave, or expelled simply because they are considered an undesirable student. If students are ever transferred to a different educational environment, The Kindezi School shall demonstrate in good faith to all interested parties that the alternative environment is more beneficial and appropriate for the needs of the student.   XI. Parents and children shall be aware of the educational rights, have a voice revising and/or including new rights, and have appropriate recourse for their invocation.