1. SAVVY SCHOLARS PROGRAM
Daily Messages for Student Practices by
Monica Laughlin Mancuso, Ph. D.

2. Purpose To build stronger students
To promote a rich learning environment

3. Program Steps School outlines topics
Faculty and parents receive program overview
Revisions made based on suggestions
Principal shares daily messages

4. Program Components Six focus areas Weekly focus development
Daily student messages
Teachable moments reinforce messages
Messages become practices

5. Six Focus Areas
Student
Messages
Daily

6. Focus One – Safety School Playground Hallways and Cafeteria
WEEK
One
School
Two
Playground
Three
Hallways and Cafeteria
Four
To and from School
Five
School Bus
Six
Home

7. Focus Two- Respect WEEK One Yourself Two Other Students Three Teachers
Four
Parents or Guardians
Five
Adults
Six
Animals

8. Focus Three – Interactions
WEEK
One
Participate in Classroom Discussions
Two
Listen to Classmates
Three
Use Game Rules and Follow Practices
Four
Handle Recess Problems and End Recess
Five
Understand How Fights Begin
Six
Back Down From a Fight

9. Focus Four – Resolutions
WEEK
One
Become the Best Student Possible
Two
Organize to Learn
Three
Work to Master Content
Four
Use Free Time Wisely
Five
Participate in Clubs and Sports
Six
Focus on Your Studies

10. Focus Five – Strategies
WEEK
One
Set Goals
Two
Learn Who Can Help You
Three
Report to Class Ready to Learn
Four
Show Courtesy Every Day
Five
See Yourself in a Career
Six
Take Charge of Your Learning

11. Focus Six –Service WEEK One As a Family Member Two To Your Class Three
To Your School
Four
To Other Students
Five
To Your Community
Six
As a Young Citizen

12. Expected Outcome Students become savvy and receive (a):
Vision of education services,
Strategies for improving learning,
Focus and support for improving the academic climate, and
Practice in skills for community and careers.

13. END ©Copyright 2017 Monica Laughlin Mancuso
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