1. Diet, Exercise, Positive Attitude: What Makes a Healthy School?
The Framework for an Academically Healthy School
Presenters:
Dr. Leary Adams, Mrs. Regina Adams, Dr. Beverly Mathis

2. Introduction
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt What is your dream for the education of children? Your dream will be your vision. Your vision will be what you expect. Your expectation will become your reality.

3. Overview “Keep your Eye on the CAP”
Climate
Achievement
Participation

4. Climate
"School climate can be a positive influence on the health of the learning environment or a significant barrier to learning."
H.J. Freiberg

5. High Expectations Narrow achievement gaps
Lead to postsecondary education options for students
Prepare students to compete in today’s knowledge-based workplace

6. Stereotypes Conscious and Unconscious
Socio-economic status
Single parent households
Gender
Religion
Race
Culture/Language

7. Code of Conduct Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring
A set of rules outlining the responsibilities of or proper practices for an individual or organization.
Related concepts include ethical codes and honor codes.
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
Family

8. Character Education Variety of programs available
Some create communities of students, teachers, and parents to foster respect and caring
Curriculum education
Integrate activities in English, math, and social studies
Encompasses moral and ethical values
Demonstrated in behavior, reasoning, and emotions

9. Relationships and Expectations
Fundamental to success
Partnerships
Students
Families
Community

10. Achievement Twin Lakes Elementary School
“The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them.” Albert Einstein

11. Data Analysis Multiple Sources Grade level Formative Assessments
Interim Assessments
Tier II & Tier III
Criterion - Referenced Test

12. Staff Development Focused “Teach what you Preach”
Continuous School Improvement
“Let Go to Grow”
“Inspect what you Expect”

13. Standards-Based Curriculum
Curriculum Mapping
Clear Expectations for Teachers and Students
Progress Monitoring and Assistance

14. Participation Kermit R. Booker, Sr. Empowerment Elementary SchoolX

15. The Progression of Booker Changing Demographics15

16. Superintendent Region
The Framework for Kermit Roosevelt Booker Senior Empowerment Elementary School
School
Improve student achievement
Create a safe, conducive learning environment
Provide student services
Comply with federal, state, and local laws
Implement district and region initiatives
Administration
Support
Communicate
Monitor
Evaluate
Superintendent Region
Set standards/initiatives
Provide expertise
Recommend policy
Offer Support 16

17. PLC’s - STPT

18. School Improvement Planning18

19. Time For Teachers to Work Together

20. Parental Involvement 20

21. Community Involvement21

22. Community Involvement22

23. Mentors

24. Family Literacy Nights

25. Special Partnerships

26. Closing Empowerment is synonymous with… Teamwork Service To EACH Child
Everyone Has A VOICE
Doing Whatever It Takes To
Improve the Lives of Our Children 26

27. Contacts
Dr. Leary Adams Mrs. Regina Adams Dr. Beverly Mathis