btsn 2013-2014. one question how can we maintain a passion for learning in a school system where a...
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One Question
How can we maintain a passion for learning in a school system where a pronounced emphasis on achieving good grades has a tendency to reduce genuine interest in gaining a deeper understanding of subject material?
One Question Activities
KeynoteBook discussionsIdea brainstormPF grant for
projects and events
Presentations at tjSTAR
2013-2014 goals
See School Improvement Plan trifold
Driven by SACS Action Plan developed in Spring 2012
Involves school’s leadership team, parents, students
Education as Cake – PoS in the frosting
Curricular freedom/uniqueness for individual teacher
TJ rigor across all sections of the same course
VA/National Program of Studies
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A Culture of Integrity
Update Honor CodeEstablish Student
Honor CouncilReview homework
expectations Establish habits of
mind/character qualities
Changes in Consequences If a suspendable honor code violation is committed, it
will result in loss of Honor Society membership and school wide leadership privileges with no chance of probation.
If a suspendable honor code violation is committed, it will result in loss of sports leadership and 8th period club leadership privileges with probation for one calendar year (12 months).
If a non-suspendable honor code violation is committed, it could result in the loss of privilege based on a conditional terms determined by an administrator. When a 2nd honor code violation is committed it will result in the same consequences as a suspendable violation.
Parents’ Role in This Culture
Minimize ethical conflicts: student advocacy and guidelines
Reinforce positive behavior
Discuss implications