The Hidden Valley School COTACO SCHOOL The Hidden Valley School

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WE ARE COTACO THE INDIAN TRIBE! DETERMINED FOCUSED PROMPT ENERGETIC ENTHUSIASTIC OPTIMISTIC FAITHFUL LOYAL EXAMPLES LISTENERS RESOURCEFUL FAMILY COMPASSIONATE FORGIVING “Committed, Caring, Dedicated to meeting the educational needs of every single student.” We must connect and bond with all stake-holders involved. One purpose. CHILDREN!

THE TOTAL PROCESS! HOW WE GET IT DONE! FOCUS-LETS LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE. REWARD LOCATE HIGH-RISK STUDENTS HIGH EXPECTATIONS PLAN- HAVE A PLAN, STICK TO PLAN, AND DO NOT STEER CLEAR OF PLAN. KISS- KEEP IT SIMPLE/ SOMETIMES WE MAKE THINGS TOO COMPLEX

WE MUST FOCUS OF FUNDEMENTALS EVERY THING MATTERS! DO IT WITH A PURPOSE! “What happened yesterday is history. What happens tomorrow is a mystery. What we do today makes a difference – the precious present moment.” "There's not a lot you have to talk about. Everyone knows what's at stake," coach Gene Chizik said. "We said weeks ago if we keep winning, the stakes get higher every week. One of the reasons we don't talk about it a lot is they already know it. We'll just try to proceed with business as usual. "But obviously everybody on our team knows how big the week is." EVERY DAY OF EVERY WEEK IS IMPORTANT IN EDUCATION. SAME IN ANY ORGANIZATION OR BUISNESS! WE MUST FOCUS OF FUNDEMENTALS

ENVIRONMENT STUDENTS LEARN BASED ON EXPERIENCES. WITH POSITIVE EXPERIENCES ONE’S SELF WORTH IMPROVES AND THE DESIRE TO LEARN INCREASES. EXTRA ACTIVITIES SPORTS BAND CLUBS STUDENT GOVERNMENT COMMUNITY GROUPS CHURCH etc.

DON’T FAIL WRITE DOWN ALL ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONS Document activities teacher-parent bond WRITE DOWN ALL ACADEMIC INTERVENTIONS AUDIO RECORD OR DICTATE SELF COMMENTS FOR REFERENCE DOCUMENT DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS WE MUST KNOW THAT WE DID OUR VERY BEST FOR THAT CHILD. STAY ON THAT STUDENT TO GET IT DONE! COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS- WE ALL CAN DO BETTER. TRY!

RESOURCES: Use each other for advise and wisdom. Share information that you receive from workshops. Use technology- Research on internet Phone-pick it up and ask for help or assistance. Use each other for advise and wisdom. Share information that you receive from workshops. Use technology- Research on internet Phone-pick it up and ask for help or assistance.

PROMOTING OUR PROGRAMS! MEDIA NEWSPAPERS INTERNET DIGITAL SIGN FRONT OF SCHOOL. LETTERS TO PARENTS RADIO FLYERS BRAG ON OUR KIDS! CREATE A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE

POSITIVE ATMOSHPHERE FIND SOMETHING POSTIVE TO SAY EVERYDAY! ENCOURAGEMENT POSITIVE REIENFORCEMENT EXAMPLES ACTIVITIES/TOGETHER PARENT /TEACHER RELATIONS FIND SOMETHING POSTIVE TO SAY EVERYDAY! MAKE THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DAY. WORK ON PERSONALITY IT CAN CHANGE IF YOU LET IT! LET’S DON’T BE SO HIGH ON OUR OPINION THAT WE DON’T VALUE OTHERS POSITIVE POSITIVE POSITIVE!

NEVER LOSE PASSION! WHEN YOU LOSE PASSION, GET OUT!!!!!!!! VACATION OR JUST RETIRE! CHILDREN NEED THE BEST EDUCATION POSSIBLE. THAT MEANS POSITIVE PEOPLE INSPIRING THEM TO SUCCEED. TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR POSITION AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES. LIVE BY EXAMPLE.

WE ARE COTACO! The Hidden Valley School