Building Positive School Culture by Ellise Mackie https://padlet.com/tv45829/3sgb5jexjzmf Let's do this! en-us 2017-05-27 14:49:50 UTC 2017-05-27 16:11:42 UTC hello@padlet.com Build Strong Relationships tv45829 https://padlet.com/tv45829/3sgb5jexjzmf/wish/174087962
  • forge relationships with as many people in the school community as possible
  • when student perceive they're accepted and respected those in their community, the academic performance is enhanced
  • this is a whole school priority!
  • always encourage positive interactions 
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    • sharing
    • listening respectfully
    • disagree respectfully
    • eye contact during conversations
    • honesty
    We can't hold kids accountable for things they've not been taught.
    We need to be creating a school wide list, then success criteria for each
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  • Every classroom is contributing to our school culture
  • Adults will need to make the change before students do
  • staff need to create a shared vision of their ideal school
  • Develop CONSISTENT rules together
    • enforce the rules for everyone
    • encourages trust among those in the school community
  • overall expectations are the same in all classrooms

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  • model for all students, in your interactions and problem solving, what you'd like to see
  • we, as educators, are setting the tone for the entire school
  • enormous responsibility
    • ]]>     2017-05-27 15:04:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tv45829/3sgb5jexjzmf/wish/174088500     https://schoolleadersnow.weareteachers.com/8-ways-build-positive-school-culture-now/ tv45829 https://padlet.com/tv45829/3sgb5jexjzmf/wish/174088553 2017-05-27 15:04:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tv45829/3sgb5jexjzmf/wish/174088553 Clarify Classroom and School Rules tv45829 https://padlet.com/tv45829/3sgb5jexjzmf/wish/174089018 "This is the standard of behaviour we know you can achieve"
    • positive rules
    • simple and declarative
    • they don't need to address every problem
    • rules are consistent through the entire building
    • rules about gum chewing and hat chewing aren't necessary (they fall under a good behaviour or following teacher request rule)

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  • students are raised both in school and out of school
  • problem solving can be used retrospectively
  • SODAS method
    • S - define the situation
    • O - Examine Options available to deal with the problem
    • D - Determinte the Disadvantages of each option
    • A - Determine Advantages of each option
    • S - Decide on a Solution and practice

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  • cause and effect consequence
  • appropriate, immediate and consistent
  • delivered with empathy NOT anger
  • consequences should connect with the action
    • student mouths off to the teacher: student leaves the classroom to cool off, then must write a letter to their teacher and classmates explaining what provoked their actions and apologizing, before they're welcome back, or able to move to another area of the school (ie. recess, alternate classroom)
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  • be proactive
  • praise heavy
  • challenges around the school for positivity
    • give 10 compliments in a day
    • send out 5 warm fuzzies
    • fill someone's bucket
  • as staff, share with students how you feel after being praised
    • praise other staff publicly in the halls, in front of an audience

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