October17Reflection

Please share how things have gone and make suggestions for modifying for next year

Forty minutes is too long for some to short for others. A lot of naysayers among students. Smart Goals was not effective. Every other week might be more effective. Not achieving its goal. Some believe it is working; Depends on your group. Environment is very much dependent on the type of students you have. Some are in favor of having their group in their own room. College Fair could be tied in. Visits by Voc teachers to speak to students before Registration begins. How could we use time to help those interested in Voc make contacts with other end. PSAT work could be done. Sample bubble sheets. Info Part. Examples of how the AA has helped in some instances. Grade checks are effective. Some got apathy when talking about grades.

Thoughts for the rest of the year.

Can we contact parents to see their needs. Same with the kids. Some would like to revisit Smart Goals. Short term goals vs long term goals. Contact other schools to find out what has worked and what hasn't. Banners for positive input of students around the building. T shirts would be a good team building exercise. Use time for class meetings instead of after assemblies. Team building-Climbing wall; go to the gym. Have kids in AA list what they would like to do in the class. Use time to give students an overview of organizations in the school. One day to have students get a food treat. Community service opportunities. Could this time be for students to get access to a teacher. At least once a month. Intervention Have a day for a club day, students would meet with their club or have an opportunity to do so. What is our goal? Long range goal is to make the school a more cohesive community.