My Realities:
There are a multitude
of things that stand in the way of my district to be successful. We have very little to no parent support unless
it is basketball season. We also do not have very high enrollment and the
students that are there do not take pride in their school. The building we are
currently in is very old and needs to updates but of course with government funding
going down there is no way these things can be taken care of. However, things
have begun to turn around, we have personnel that actually care for our students,
we have a new curricula and data collection is amazing. We are starting to see
our students grow right before our eyes. With the dedication that the personnel
has our school will look totally different in a few years. There are still that
are resistant to the change but they will jump on board one they see the data
driven results we are beginning to collect. The leadership that I am currently
under is tremendously positive and motivated for the great things that will be
coming out of our district. We are dedicated to teaching and learning. This
blog activity has taught me how to begin construction on a district that has
hope as well as challenges.
It sounds like things are going well. Im so happy to read a positive view. You seem to really care about the key element with education "kids". The data collection (5 step process), is a great way to document growth of students. With AYP this is the key factor for any building. Good Luck and keep fighting the fight!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Troy, Since I am a fairly new teacher sometimes my enthusiasm is not appreciated I must keep moving forward in order to succeed in my profession. Today, for example I took 11 students to a Wright State Basketball game and paid out of my own pocket and provided transportation as well as food for all the students... some say I am crazy, however i am paying forward my blessing will come...
ReplyDeleteSandra,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your school/district is on an upward swing and that is great! The students at my school also have trouble taking pride in the school; however, some very dedicated teachers have sacrificed their time and energy and started clubs that really get the students involved. The key to pride lies in doing. If the students do things in the school for themselves they will in turn take ownership for it and encourage others to also. Maybe your school should start a "Sunshine" club like my school. This club consists of anonymous students (led by a teacher) that do great things for teachers and students. For instance they place a special sign on the locker of a student who has a birthday that day. They clean up areas/items in the school after hours when no one is around and they start special activities on certain days like tie dye Friday to encourage school spirit at games.
JRC