Setting How to Make Your School a Model School Presented by Marissa Rex Professional School Counselor Background Information Marissa Rex Professional School Counselor Hiawatha Elementary School ID: 575590
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Exciting School-Wide Programming in an Elementary School SettingHow to Make Your School a "Model School"
Presented by:
Marissa Rex
Professional School CounselorSlide2
Background Information Marissa Rex Professional School CounselorHiawatha Elementary School Toledo, OH2nd Year as School CounselorAdditional License: Early Childhood Education
Hiawatha Elementary,
Washington Local Schools
330 Students
50% labeled as “Economically Disadvantaged”
School closure in the district
District lines changed---1/3 of our students reassigned, gained slightly moreSlide3
Other ServicesIndividual CounselingSmall Group CounselingClassroom-Based Counseling (lessons/units)Counselor Mail2 letters per student each school year1 letter per classroom each week During the last week, some classrooms get more
(it keeps the Counselor Mail cycle even)
Includes:
Hand-written letter
Word search, funny picture, etc.
Reminders during Monday announcementsSlide4
Overview of School-Wide ProgramsMain Programs:PAWS- Pride, Attitude, Work Habits, Self-ControlCooperative Games (Fall and Spring)Mix it Up at Lunch DaysNo Name-Calling Awareness WeekBully Free Awareness WeekBe the Change Day
Focus:
Specifics of the Programs
How Hiawatha Organized the Programs
Recognition and Feedback
How to Apply for AwardsSlide5
PAWS CardsGoal:Help students recognize their PAWSitive behaviorsMake connections between good behaviors and positive recognition
Reward System:
Each month, we hold a drawing for students and teachers.
Prizes are pencils, certificate
Grand prize winners get a gift certificate to a book store
Student’s Name: ________________
This student made a difference, showing excellence in…
Pride
Attitude
Work Habits Self-ControlSlide6
Cooperative GamesGoal:Improve school climateHow it Works:Divide students into groups (K-6)Play cooperative games Have picnic lunchFall and Spring
Student Leaders, 1 adult per group
Organization:
PE teacher, volunteers, committeeSlide7
Cooperative Games Slide8
Mix it Up at Lunch DaysGoal:Help students get to know each other on a more meaningful level.Improve school climate, students interactionsHow it started:Teaching Tolerance websiteBuilding off Cooperative Games (Fall)
Wanted to improve SWIS data Slide9
Scheduling
Sub-committee
2 Groups (A and B)
1 grade level per group
Divide students evenly among teachers
Use the regular lunch schedule
Students eat on their Mix it Up Day teacher’s schedule.
Discuss with cafeteria manager
We did this on a “one choice” day for buyers
Packers can take their lunches with them
or you can line up lunch bins in the cafeteria
based on regular classroomsSlide10
Wall of Intolerance
Classrooms created bricks
Wall under bricks was covered with class pictures and our district’s core valuesSlide11
Cooperative Games/RecessBuilt on what we just did with Cooperative GamesOlder students are the leadersHad to change schedule to lunch then recessRecess supervisors call out group numbers (room numbers) instead of grade level when recess is overThey all had a checklist of when groups arrived at recess and when they would need to be picked upSlide12
LunchStudents eat based on their Mix it Up Day teacher’s scheduleOur cafeteria manager was very willing to work with us on this programGive everyone plenty of notice!Slide13
Classroom TimeThe time during the lunch/recess block when a group is not at lunch or recess.11:50-1:15 (lunch/recess block)Groups most often have “sandwiched” timeClassroom Lunch Recess ClassroomSlide14
No Name-Calling Awareness WeekGoal:Continue to improve and maintain building climateEvents:Classroom lessons (sign-up)Creative Expression Contest
Pictures
Songs
Sculptures
Stories
PoemsSlide15
Bully Free Awareness WeekGoal:Continue to improve and maintain building climateEvents:Classroom lessons
Door Decorating Contest
Student-driven
Celebration of each classroom’s effortSlide16
Be the Change DayCurrently aimed at our intermediate studentsEventually we hope to incorporate this message in our school-wide effortsSimilar to a “Challenge Day”If You Really Knew Mehttp://www.challengeday.org/mtv/
Provides students with an opportunity to get to know each other and break down barriersSlide17
Recognition and FeedbackAwards (2009-2010)Model School AwardPromising Practice AwardWorking on 2011 State School of Character ApplicationGrant (2009-2010)Ohio School Counselor Association
Staff FeedbackSlide18
How to Apply for Awards/GrantsModel School Awardhttp://www.tolerance.org/mix-it-up/model-schools Character Education PartnershipPromising Practice Awardhttp://www.character.org/applicationprocess
State School of Character
National School of Character
http://www.character.org/nsocapplicationprocess
OSCA Grant
http://www.ohioschoolcounselor.org/Default.aspx?pageId=536895
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ConclusionWhether you are a new school counselor or a veteran, you can organize effective school-wide programs!A positive attitude and strong work ethic goes a LONG way and can change people’s view of the school counseling field.You do NOT have to do this alone! Contact information: Marissa Rex
(419) 473-8266
mrex@wls4kids.org