I am Jimmy Nguyen, a graduate from the S.T.E.M(Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program of L.V Berkner High School. Unlike the classmates in the class, I am the type of person that will work hard in order to achieve a goal that would eventually help me hit my milestone. My strengths are being able to work with classmates, fighting back procrastination, and hardworking. My weaknesses are time management, being organized, and prioritizing. It is required to have at least double the amount of time I am in class, so for this class I am required to have at least four hours of study time outside of class.
Jonathan Kozol, educator and activist, wrote “Freemont High School” in 2005 which came from his book, The Shame of the Nation: The Restoration of Apartheid Schooling in America, to draw attention to the misfortunes of this inner city school in Los Angeles, California. The learning conditions the students have at Freemont are horrendous. Being one of the poorest schools from lack of funding, the health conditions the children have to attend school in are absurd. Compared to Freemont, Maryville High School is a very nice school to attend and has much better learning conditions. The two schools are different in dramatic ways, but neither school is a perfect one to attend.
A teacher and parent survey will be used to help measure the effectiveness of the school educational program. I will have to ensure that every student and parent know that are important to the success of the school and their voices will be heard, by seeking feedback from the community. The strengths and weaknesses from the survey would be used to identify school goals, along with consensus building. Consensus building will allow for everyone voice to be
Harpo Allen Middle School Scenario Reflection 1. Describe some approaches that could be used to establish a culture of high expectations for students and staff performances at Harpo Allen Middle School. • First, as a new principal, you will need to acquire an understanding of and appreciation for the culture of the school, then, use your leadership style (such as being a team leader) in order to gain the trust and respect of the staff and students. • Conduct a school climate survey of faculty, parents, and students to gauge how much of the learning process I taking place and what measures need to be incorporated insure that high quality teaching/learning is taking place for the entire school. • Create PLCs to promote high expectations among
As one who strongly believes in the importance of espousing a comprehensive approach to student development, I was drawn to LFHS because of the district's commitment to supporting the holistic well-being of every learner. In speaking with staff, parents, community members and students, the focus on social, emotional, and academic growth is overwhelmingly a key priority. Having attended high-performing schools, I know the pressures and stressors that sometimes coincide with academic success. With a focus on the holistic needs of each student, I look forward to supporting academic excellence while also
Stevenson High School has more than 200 courses in mathematics, communication arts, science, social science, applied arts, fine arts, physical welfare, and foreign languages. The school curriculum places a great emphasis on a core of fundamental courses in English, mathematics, science, and social studies. Since these are the areas tested by national examinations such as the ACT and the SAT, students should be better prepared to achieve high scores on theses exams (http://www.d125.org). In addition, the high school’s homepage lists around 30 AP classes that are offered for Stevenson/ELL students. Stevenson uses traditional grading system that fuses feedback, achievement results, and performance expectations into a single percentage.
If a parent criticizes a counselor or a teacher, he is quick to stand behind the staff member. Such loyalty is an admirable trait, and is truly appreciated among the staff. Mr. Johnson prepares for challenges proactively, rather than responding reactively, which sets the tone for the entire school. Each of these leadership abilities has helped him to build Shallowater High School into the successful school it is today. Newsweek named Shallowater High School one of America’s Top High Schools in 2015, among the Top High Schools that Beat the Odds in 2016, and in the Top 500 High Schools in the U.S. in 2016.
Members participated on improving the school by supporting the staff and students, and also planning, organizing, and executing school
When teachers can work closely with their administration, it helps to create a cohesive environment for all that work there. EDUC 502 Foundations and Psychology of Educational Leadership gave me a new insight into the field of administration and their workings. I learned the perspective of administration and working collaboratively with them to improve students’ learning. During this course I learned how to seek and build partnerships with the community which is a huge portion of goal 5. I was introduced to fundamental principles within administrative theories, including organizational, leadership, content, change, and process theories.
Whether it is four in the morning or six at night, the community protects and cares for each other with immense respect and
DRMLL is three dimensional: “(1) responsiveness to the developmental needs of middle grades students; (2) responsiveness to the developmental needs of faculty who support learning for middle grades students; and (3) responsiveness to the development of the middle school itself as a unique, innovative entity” (Brown & Anfara, 2002, p. 149). Each dimension included structures and practices of exemplary middle grades education, such as building a culture of community and a focus on curriculum, instruction, and assessment. For the “responsiveness to students” dimension, principals must understand the intellectual, physical, psychological, social, moral, and ethical characteristics of young adolescents. Principals must also believe that all students can succeed.
I’ve united these groups and utilized the support systems of people that we’ve created to serve at places and events including Harvester’s food donation/preparation, City Union Mission, school clothing and school supply drives, and community and campus trash clean ups. It’s a true blessing to have these opportunities to serve, and the importance of recognizing and acting on them when they are presented is
Being a five-foot tall Hispanic girl, I literally see the world from a different perspective. I was never the type of person to feel confident under my own skin because I belittled myself instead of embracing my physique, culture, and gender. As a young girl, I was inspired to run for president after reading a biography of George Washington, become an astronaut after seeing Apollo 13, and a computer scientist after learning about Bill Gates, but I was discouraged to pursue those careers because I am a girl. When the teacher would ask what we wanted to be when we were older, some boys would say, “You can’t do that! You’re a girl!”
In America, community is essential to the growth and prosperity of the nation. Without community, individuals cannot grow, and without individuals getting involved, communities cannot grow. A real sense of community is what makes our nation strong. We come together and support each other, whether it be in times of prosperity, or times of great need. Thinking of this, I am reminded of the times that our nation has rallied, and we have come together as one.
A dependable school meets the children’s needs, teaches them, and has parent involvement; STAR school does this precisely. Everyone is involved, “When we each do our part, we have confidence that the educational goals of the students and their families will be achieve”, the full potential of the community will be reached if the family, students, and staff participate in the child ’s well-being. It is fascinating that two different grades are in one classroom, traditional schools don’t do this because they are at different developmental levels. While it is ideal to have a small group of kids around the same age, that doesn’t allow kids to fully learn from their peers.
