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Student Recognition Advisory Committee:
Work to Date
Missoula County Public SchoolsDecember 2012
Heather Davis Schmidt, Executive Regional DirectorSara DeGrandpre, Teacher, Big Sky High School
Gisele Forrest, Native American Community Specialist, Indian Education Department
Vanessa Kolberg, Parent, Big Sky High SchoolScott Sager, Parent, Sentinel High School
Christina Stevens, Principal, Meadow Hill Middle SchoolDyAnna Wilson, Native American Specialist , Indian Education Department
Overview Welcome and Introductions (Heather) Foundational Belief Statements (Scott) Brief overview of recognition opportunities currently in place
(Vanessa) Commencement ceremony (Chris) Commencement program template (Sarah) Medallions criteria and selection process (Vanessa
and Sarah) Next Steps (Gisele) Discussion (Heather)
Foundational belief statements
We believe student recognition: Is achieved through the hard work and effort of the recipient.
Will uplift and inspire students.
Builds confidence and facilitates student success.
Celebrates students’ achievements in all areas.
Must be purposeful, meaningful, and include voices from students, parents, community, and staff.
Opportunities must be broad in scope, consistent across the district, and criteria used for selection must be clear and transparent.
Can be communicated through a variety of informal and formal activities.
Brief overview of recognition opportunities currently in place
Themes: Verbal Emails and calls to parents Candy/treats/stickers Special lunches with teacher or
principal School bucks or tickets for things Assemblies Promotion, commencement Most inspiring student, district-wide
Commencement Ceremony
Backwards design model Began with culminating event See handout Consider adding:
• Slideshow for families to view while waiting Student request for shorter speeches
Next Steps Refine belief statements Firm up details for commencement
ceremony and program template Develop guidelines for cultural decorations
of caps and gowns Consider adding student statement to
graduation program (e.g., what/who connected me most to school and inspired me to graduate)
Present to Teaching & Learning, January 7th