Students are safe and supported in their academic, social, and emotional growth.
Unpacking the Commitment
Schools support the academic, social and emotional safety and well-being of all students. Therefore, learning environments are safe and nurturing. Staff create an environment of respect and rapport to encourage and cultivate respectful interactions in the classroom. In a respectful environment, all students feel valued and safe. Building and maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment is a system-wide commitment.
Vision for 1.3:
Implement system-wide initiatives to engage students and elicit their input in what support and resources they need.
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Implement the Superintendent's Student Leadership Advisory Council, involving students across the system
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Host monthly meeting with students at each school with their principal to review school data and student concerns / to include attendance, discipline, and climate
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Support the Student Member of the Board in being the voice of students
Provide a multi-tiered approach to support students in promoting positive behaviors and actions
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Provide for an ongoing review with stakeholders examining best practices for managing and responding to student behavior.
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Collaborate with provide mentoring involving school and community partners to support students
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Teaching social skills explicitly and actively teaching desired behaviors
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Promoting and supporting students through intervention, rehabilitation and proactive, restorative practices
Provide ongoing support for students through school counseling and support services:
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Focus on relationships
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Feedback to students for growth
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Stability of resources and support for students
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Support for students in attaining their academic goals
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Increased access to mental health services for students and families
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Provide support for programs that promote positive relationships and behavior, such as PBIS and restorative justice
Performance Measures
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Average daily attendance
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Student discipline data, including suspensions
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Student involvement in advisory groups
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Increased access to mental health services for students and families
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Student support services, mentoring, peer assistance
- Achievement of students in meeting academic goals (e.g., enrollment in college, etc)