Foster a Positive, Inclusive Environment
We will strive to create an environment that is welcoming and positive, empowering, inclusive and safe for students, staff and parents. This environment will promote strong social/emotional development, responsibility, and opportunities for every student to grow and graduate with the knowledge, skills and character to find success in life.
| Strategic Priority One | Foster a Positive, Inclusive Environment |
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| Why is this important? | The Holyoke School District feels the best way to graduate every students is to make sure every student feels like he or she belongs at school. This cannot be achieved without also having a staff that also feels valued and appreciated as individuals and professionals. |
| Action steps related to the priority | SOAR / RISE – PBiS Student of the Month Counselor Push In Sunshine Committees in both buildings SEL Curriculum Bilingual Communication |
| Evidence of Implementation | 6th Grade transition lessons with JH counselor Big Buddies (Kindergarten / 5th Grade) Character Strong Dean of Students in Each Building Dragon Pride Wall Dragon Store Elementary Student Council Equal Representation of Elementary and Secondary Students in Website Posts High Five Sendoffs House System in Seminar Class (JR/SR) JH Students Doing Service During 1st Semester Finals JR/SR High School Art Class Mural LEARNERS/SOAR Assemblies (ELEM) PBIS Rewards Pep Rallies Project Pen Pal with FCCLA ROX Rural Ameritowne School Board Citizen of the Month Recognition SEL lessons Sources of Strength Trusted Adult Program Xello Youth Connection Student Teams |
| Evidence of Impact | The focus on communication results in parents, staff, and students having positive perception and trust in the school. Even though groups were not aware specifically of the priority, they were all not surprised because the evidence of the impact is so prevalent. AOC is viewed as the support that it is rather than a punishment – this is evidence of the impact of this implementation. |