values in action: go hdr!

Chris Cooper – ccooper@sgis.orgJill Reilly – jreilly@sgis.orgSt. George’s Independent SchoolCollierville, TN

Values In Action – GO HDR!

“Ownership”

What inspires us to make the right decision?

•Honor Code

•Mission Statement

•Definitions of Effort

•Positive Role Models

•Beliefs/Nurture

•Behavior Plans

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Iona Wishaw’s “ROARS” Program

RESPECT OWNERSHIP ATTITUDE RESPONSIBILITY SAFETY

GO HDR!

PBIS/EBS ModelsConsists of: 3-5 Behavioral Expectations (Stated Positively) Majority staff buy-in Establish expectations for all areas of student life. Discipline referrals with clear consequences A system for labeling appropriate behavior

(positive behavior slips)

DESIGNED ENTIRELY BY SCHOOL STAFF

Psssst! (You might already do these things!)

Student-Centered

Advantages of Student-Centered LearningHigher Student Motivation/EngagementIncreased Student Buy-in/OwnershipIncreased Sense of AutonomyStrengthens Social SkillsStrong students/teacher relationshipPromotes Student Responsibility &

AccountabilityEmphasizes deeper thinking and understanding,

increasing long-term conceptual learning

Student Centered Learning+

School-wide Behavior Plan___________________

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GO HDR!Giving back

Ownership

Honest

Dependable

Respectful

Honor Code + Call To Action(HDR) (Go!)

“Going HDR” “Let’s GO HDR!” “Are you GOing HDR right now?” “Wouldn’t you rather tuck that shirt in

and GO HDR?” (While checking home base dress code)

“Let me see how many students are GOing HDR this morning?”

(Seeing student run in the hallway) “Is that how we Go HDR?”

Verbiage

GO HDR Board

“NO HDR”

Implementation Ideas Sign campaign Bulletin boards Skits/songs/movies Advisory Activities Reward tickets Student recognition (Friday) Student Presentations

Handouts

Mr. Cooper

Amy Michalak

8/10/10

1) GO HDR rubric student example

2) Happy Slips3) Exhibition of Ethical

Reasoning docs4) EL Tips for Adults5) Success in Ethical

Literacy