1. This We Believe Watauga County
Caroline Ayers, Chelsea Stone, Jonathan Holt, & Brooke Reed

2. Interviewees, Interviewers, & Schools
Cove Creek
Chelsea Stone--Jamie Oxentine – Instructional Technology
Brooke Reed--Ryan Timm – 7th/8th Science and Math Teacher
Parkway
Jonathan Holt--Mrs. Stamey - Principal at Parkway
Blowing Rock
Caroline Ayers--Doug Herman – Middle School ELA/EC Teacher
Beginning course details and/or books/materials needed for a class/project.

3. This We Believe
RICE-How does your school demonstrate curriculum that is relevant, challenging, integrative and exploratory?
A schedule design for optional periods of time/objectives.

4. This We Believe
Does this school use multiple learning and teaching approaches that respond to student diversity? How?
Introductory notes.

5. This We Believe
Does this middle school use assessment and evaluation programs that promote quality learning? In what ways?
Objectives for instruction and expected results and/or skills developed from learning.

6. This We Believe
Does this school demonstrate organizational structures that support meaningful relationships about learning? Advisory?
Relative vocabulary list.

7. This We Believe
Does this school have school-wide efforts and policies that foster health, wellness and safety?
A list of procedures and steps, or a lecture slide with media.

8. Does this school have multifaceted guidance and support services?
This We Believe
Does this school have multifaceted guidance and support services?
Example graph/chart.

9. Reflection Positive and negative impacts regarding the use, or lack of use, of This We Believe in Watauga County
POSITIVES
Use of 21st century skills is evident in the Watauga County school system.
Not a very diverse region; schools do a great job of showing students different aspects of diversity.
Very health and safety conscious
Provide students with exploratory courses that promote healthy living
Conclusion to course, lecture, et al.

10. Reflection Positive and negative impacts regarding the use, or lack of use, of This We Believe in Watauga County
NEGATIVES
No common assessment programs in place.
No well developed advisory programs in place
No separated 6-8 Middle School
An opportunity for questions and discussions.