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Culture Reset
Our Culture Reset is here! Remember that the goal of this orientation to the new and improved Price culture is an effort to maximize instructional time to help students be more successful. We know this may not transform every student's behavior, but we hope it will turn the tide to one that is more productive. Please carefully read all of the information below.
Need to Know
- For two weeks, each grade level will have additional support to manage discipline and culture. Each grade level will have an Administrator, a "Triage" staff member who will record behaviors and communicate with any additional support needed, and a "Porter" who will transport students to other locations when needed.
- In addition to holding students accountable for high expectations, we will hold ourselves accountable for providing extremely engaging and relevant instruction and implementing clear and consistent procedures and protocols.
- Teams should work together to provide increased positive reinforcement and rewards to reinforce positive and productive behaviors. This should happen at a variety of intervals (during a period, daily, weekly, etc.)
What does this mean for students?
- Safety for all students is prioritized.
- Instructional time will be protected at all costs.
- Students will be held to higher expectations for behavior and academic performance.
To clarify expectations, and maintain consistency and equity, we will follow the following guidelines, as stated in the APS Student Handbook:
What does this mean for teachers?
- Increased support and feedback for all teachers
- High expectations for multisensory engagement throughout the lesson
- Increased efforts to maintain calm and balanced communication with students
Culture Reset Academic Expectations
THIS WEEK
Event Information
PD - Math Teachers
This PD will be facilitated by Mrs. Amos and will take place during grade level PD times. Please be prepared to receive her in your classroom.
When?
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2017, 12:00 AM
Where?
PD Room
Event Information
PBL PD - All Core Teachers
This PD will be facilitated by Ms. Williams and will take place during grade level PD times. Please see Office 365 invite and bring your laptop.
When?
Wednesday, Sep 6, 2017, 12:00 AM
Where?
PD Room
Event Information
PD - ELA Teachers Only
This PD will be facilitated by Dr. McKeever and will take place during grade level PD times.
When?
Thursday, Sep 7, 2017, 12:00 AM
Where?
PD Room
Important Links and Numbers
Lesson Plans
- www.portaportal.com Guest Access: dkemp
- Milestones Blueprints: http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Test-Blueprints.aspx