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The  school that I have been observing in for a majority of this semester is S.E. Middle. The school is PK, 6th to 8th grade, there is currently 417 students enrolled in the school. 36% out of 99.9% of the student body are from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, 19% are low income, 13% are students with disabilities, and 1% are ELL. S.E. Middle houses 80 teachers all are predominantly white, with 16.2% males and 83.8% females, most of the teachers hold either a bachelors degree (35.1%) or a masters and higher ( 64.9%).
(ISBE, 2015)

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The suburban community shows caring and concern for local residents and the students of S.E. Middle alike. By providing them with a bustling small suburban metropolitan area.

• Within a few feet from the school, the streets are lined with locally owned small businesses.
• The fire station is across the street from the middle school itself, which helps to ensure that the community and middle school it's safe and secure.
• S.E. Middle is kitty corner to a vacant grass field which after talking to some of the gym teachers was told that the field is used for a variety of reason, but the two main uses for the field is gym class, and the end of the year “ student field party”.
• The school is in close proximity to locally owned restaurants, that are down the street for the next three blocks.
• Within a three block radius from the school there are two local parks.
• The school is also surrounded by well kept single family homes spanning from a 3-7 block radius.

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After spending time observing at S.E. Middle, I've learned that in order to be a teacher that cares, one must go above and beyond for their students, for their school and for their community.

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Within the walls of S.E. Middle one can feel the embrace of a caring school setting. After talking to the school principal I could see  the way this goal of a caring school environment is accomplished. The dedicated staff determined to see students achieve in and outside the classroom. The principal recognizes certified and support staff with recognition lunches during National Education Week. This type of positive interaction and the readiness to help ensures a caring environment. Along with the collaboration from parents, teachers, and community members to aid the school and students with anything they can.
• S.E. Middle holds community forms
• Free and reduced lunches.
• Student of the week.
• P.T.O  (after my interview with the principal of the school, he informed me that P.T.O is a group of parents, staff, and community members that come together to provide students at S.E. Middle with)
+ Holiday dances
+ School assembles
+ End of the year activities
+ Snacks during the PARCC testing
+ Computers
+ Band equipment
 +Sports uniforms

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Mrs.V shows that she cares for her students  by knowing each student on both an academic and personal level, as well as being able to include staff and student input alike to make the the classroom a welcoming and caring environment for her students to grow, learn, and achieve.
- Uses individualized behavioral methods for each of her students.
- Knows when to give students needed space when students become frustrated.
- Calls students by their first name.
+ "to give the students a sense of respect and dignity."( Caldwell 1999,105)
-deals with misbehavior in a clam and constant fashion. ( Kay M price, Karna L Nelson, 2014, pg.110).
- Praises students when completing vocational tasks or academic assignments.
(Educational corner, 2014).
- Has open communication between herself and students families via email or phone.
• Sends home progress reports to families about their student about behavior and academic achievements and set backs, on a weekly basis.
- Reward system based on a token economy
- Welcomes input from classroom staff on lessons, rewards, and behavior managing methods. ( Educational corner, 2014)

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The act of displaying kindness and or concern.
(Oxford online english dictionary, 2016)