What high impact and high value work should Helix do? by Dan McDowell https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps Base your answers on our survey data, current progress, and goals. en-us 2025-03-13 16:47:37 UTC 2025-04-01 15:21:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366735686 Admin Evaluations: This is not transparent, what does this look like? Are all stakeholders involved in this process?

]]> 2025-03-14 17:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366735686 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366736256 Where was safety glass installed??

]]> 2025-03-14 17:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366736256 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366740304 Under Dual Enrollment, we might want to include the established student limit to taking dual enrollment classes. This has encouraged the growth of the CTE.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366740304 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366740395 I know that having CLT leaders opt into restructuring was intentional but I would like to see the opposite. If we put restructuring meetings during the minimum PD days each month I think we would get better representation of teacher voice at those


]]> 2025-03-14 17:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366740395 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366740549 How do we do better by our Special Education teachers and students.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366740549 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366740783 More people need to attend restructuring. After school meetings do not allow many people to attend. Why can't we use our minimum days for this??? Go to PD or go to Restructuring? Since we went away from having CLT leaders attend, the amount of voices being heard in these discussions has gone down dramatically, this is not a good thing.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366740783 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366741395 We need to implement a Social Emotional Learning program to build resiliency within students. Discomfort is not pain and self-awareness and self-regulation are necessary skills we should be teaching. It lowers teacher burden and enhances classroom environment and productivity.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366741395 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366741982 Install EV chargers!

]]> 2025-03-14 17:49:19 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366741982 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366742251 Why can’t we do SPED on our own?

]]> 2025-03-14 17:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366742251 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366742433 Provide specific PD opportunities based on teaching content rather than broad school wide PD every single minimum day.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:49:46 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366742433 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366742743 How do we do better with our special Education students

]]> 2025-03-14 17:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366742743 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366742841 Helix needs to support ALL students - not just college bound students. We’ve made strides in our CTE pathways but we’re missing a huge need which is in the area of blue collar careers (construction, mechanics, etc).

]]> 2025-03-14 17:50:10 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366742841 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366742913 More community engagement if possible and follow-up with teacher concerns. The Induction idea for classified staff is also a good idea!


Also how can we safeguard AP in the realm of social sciences?

]]> 2025-03-14 17:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366742913 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366743074 Live laugh love the Ethnic Studies expansion- I think it would be more effective if it had a thorough line throughout our students entire time here at Helix!

]]> 2025-03-14 17:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366743074 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366743290 We need to work to improve student to student support. Improving and supporting programs like Link Crew and other student organizations would be great for fostering student connections and our school community overall.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366743290 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366743455 There is sometimes significant variance in the quality of Grossmont College dual enrollment instructors and instruction. I'd love to continue to encourage Helix staff to be able to teach these courses.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366743455 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366743721 With the new bell schedule, athletes are missing way more instructional time. How can we reduce this by making their schedules more tailored to their need while in season? We should find ways for all athletes to be successful students and athletes at the same time.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366743721 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366743934 Create beloved community where all voices are valued and all students find their passion and strengths.


]]> 2025-03-14 17:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366743934 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744009 The org. chart is a mess and doesn't really make sense. It needs to be clear and not a brainstrom mind map.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744009 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744063 Need to have the den available for outside the excel room - for specialized classes like art

]]> 2025-03-14 17:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744063 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744232 Bring back Auto-Shop, Woodshop, Cosmetology class or a Barbershop course.


Something tied to vocational training and getting students who aren’t following the college route to still be committed to be successful!

]]> 2025-03-14 17:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744232 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744257 More student and staff accountablilty and follow through is needed for "Green Schools and Sustainability". If we have separate waste bins they need to be used properly and disposed of properly to make a difference.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:51:35 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744257 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744283 Integrate SEL practices within classrooms to avoid extensive time in Wellness Center


]]> 2025-03-14 17:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744283 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744416 Two days for tutorial

]]> 2025-03-14 17:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744416 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744421 More information / media literacy instruction for students and staff.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744421 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744849 Athletic pullouts crushed my 4th period attendance. And these are freshman, not varsity players. Take that into account when thinking that a 4th period PE class will fix problems at the freshman level.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744849 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744939 tutorial not just on fridays- so students have access to their teachers that don't work in the DEN earlier in the week

]]> 2025-03-14 17:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366744939 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366745068 Help others connect to PD opportunities, especially making sure that people are aware of HOW to request for PD, making it clear WHO they can go to for questions or options, and continue to share opportunities to the staff through email/other avenues where we can not only learn about different things, but come together to share knowledge like on days like this.


I also really liked the idea of intentional communication pathways where people who cannot attend meetings can go and see the agenda and other notes from the meeting in one place - perhaps on the HCHS website? Make it easier to access information and ensure that it does not get 'buried' in overfilled email boxes

]]> 2025-03-14 17:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366745068 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366745567 How do we provide level support for high achieving students.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366745567 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366745694 Either ability to log work hours/be compensated for work done outside of contract hours (grading, prepping) OR more prep time during the school day

]]> 2025-03-14 17:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366745694 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366745711 Summer Dual enrollment classes shouldn’t be an option. Students deserve more support and skill building than we can give in 3 weeks.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366745711 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366745717 Pay SPED teachers the same as Helix teachers

]]> 2025-03-14 17:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366745717 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366745845 Evaluation process of the courses for DE classes with non Helix teachers - these classes should meet our minimum requirements

]]> 2025-03-14 17:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366745845 sabin https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366746074 Always return to the place where authentic learning is the "thing."

]]> 2025-03-14 17:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366746074 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366746611 More chanting in staff meetings!

]]> 2025-03-14 17:54:12 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366746611 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366746999 Where is sustainability on the org. chart? or is it just a WASC/LCAP thing/

]]> 2025-03-14 17:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366746999 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366747613 Easier process and paperwork for field trips. It is SO confusing and not user friendly. Many teachers will not go on them because of the process logistics.

]]> 2025-03-14 17:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366747613 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366753878 So many teachers do not have their own space- makes it hard to work/grade on our own. Traveling should be as limited as possible.

]]> 2025-03-14 18:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366753878 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366759003 Advisory is pointless. Staff and students voted to get rid of it. We still do it?

]]> 2025-03-14 18:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366759003 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366765737 Can we talk class sizes, especially at the freshman level? Please?

]]> 2025-03-14 18:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366765737 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366769599 I still think it’s a bad look when the History Dual Enrollment classes, that only meet 2 days a week, have their students leave after an hour. Is that the gold standard I should be striving for? Stay safe kids.

]]> 2025-03-14 18:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366769599 https://padlet.com/helixcharter1/nav4zocypr1aojps/wish/3366786950 Communication up to supervisors and executive board (excluding GLT) should reply in a timely manner within 48 hours. Too many emails unanswered and it seems the only way to get an answer is face-to-face AND if you can find them during your prep time.

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