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.
Implement the Superintendent's Student Leadership Advisory Council, involving students across the system
Host monthly meeting with students at each school with their principal to review school data and student concerns / to include attendance, discipline, and climate
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
Provide for an ongoing review with stakeholders examining best practices for managing and responding to student behavior.
Collaborate with provide mentoring involving school and community partners to support students
Teaching social skills explicitly and actively teaching desired behaviors
Promoting and supporting students through intervention, rehabilitation and proactive, restorative practices
Provide ongoing support for students through school counseling and support services:
Focus on relationships
Feedback to students for growth
Stability of resources and support for students
Support for students in attaining their academic goals
Increased access to mental health services for students and families
Provide support for programs that promote positive relationships and behavior, such as PBIS and restorative justice
Performance Measures
Average daily attendance
Student discipline data, including suspensions
Student involvement in advisory groups
Increased access to mental health services for students and families
Student support services, mentoring, peer assistance
- Achievement of students in meeting academic goals (e.g., enrollment in college, etc)