1. National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence District-Wide Process
Melissa Lindsey, Monte Sano Principal
Rebecca Balentine, Jones Valley Principal
Aaron King, Huntsville Middle Principal
Barbara Little, Whitesburg P-8 Principal
Amiia Jackson, Whitesburg P-8 Student
November 18, 2014

2. Blue Ribbon Schools Of Excellence Provides The Comprehensive Tool For School Improvement
The Blue Ribbon Process Provides A Blueprint For Next Steps
Collective Commitment Of Stakeholders Strengthens The Culture Of Student Learning
Nine Blue Ribbon Categories Guide The Process And Assessment Piece
Stakeholder Input Through Surveys And Interview Groups Are Essential Components Of The Process
The Exit Interview Debriefs The School Leadership Team On Next Steps And School Accomplishments -

3. Journey, Values, Excellence, Success
Analyzing Your School Culture Begins With Revisiting Your School’s Mission Statement
Elements That We Refined Included
Vision and Mission
Motto and Logo:
Journey, Values, Excellence, Success

4. Student Focus And Support Focus Highlight The Need For Additional Student Input
A Successful School And The Three Legged Stool Concept
Our Next Steps Include An Emphasis On Student Input
HMS Implemented A Student Council Advisory Period Which Meets Daily
Advisory Council Meets Weekly With The Principal And Assists With The Analysis Of School Culture
Advisory Council Presents To All Stakeholders and Their Respective Venues

5. A Student’s Perspective Of The National Blue Ribbon School Of Excellence Process
Why Is Student Input Important To Students?
How Does The School Culture Effect Me As A Student?
What Does School PRIDE Mean To Me?