cultivating a positive culture in the high school在高中文化积极培养.ppt

Cultivating a Positive Culture in the High School
Jeff te, Assistant Principal
Secondary Trainer
Universal Trainer
Nicholas Willis, PBS Team Leader
Session 17A 12:45
Session 17B 9:30
What is School Culture?
Culture can be defined as the behaviors and beliefs characteristic of a particular social, ethnic, or age group (, 2009).
School culture passes the culture of all members of the munity.
Ethnicity
Socio-economic background
Morals and values
Religion
What is Your School’s Culture?
Demographic make-up
Ethnicity
Poverty levels
Educational background
Reputation
Teachers
Students
munity members
Policies/Procedures
Discipline/PBS
Lunch
Changing classes
Assemblies
Other Aspects of School Culture
Celebrations
Pep rallies
Banquets
Assemblies
Award walls/cases
Aesthetics
Entrances
Interior
Exterior
Make Data-Driven Decisions
PBS Team should
Collect and classify data
Analyze data
Determine areas of strength and weakness
Present the findings to the faculty
Faculty and staff should be responsible for developing goals.
Students can also be included in developing solutions.
Beginning the Overhaul
Ensure administration is on board.
Determine how goals will be developed.
Surveys
Discussion board
Faculty meeting
Create an action plan for ing year.
Degrees of Difficulty
School aesthetics
Teacher/student rewards
Award programs
Academic/Behavioral celebrations
Faculty/staff get-togethers
Relationships

munity
relations
Addressing the 1st Degree
Find out what is needed
Ask teachers, students, parents
Ask alumni
Get as many people involved as possible
Establish work days
Develop partnerships with local businesses
Invite local groups, . church groups, rotary clubs, to get on the bandwagon.
Addressing the 2nd Degree
Turn ordinary programs into celebrations
Academic Pep Rally
Top 25 Celebration
Invite everyone
School board members
Central office personnel
Parents/Family members
Local business partners
Schedule get-togethers for faculty and staff
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