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S.I.P. Strands for School ImprovementA working model that identifies various strands to support students at Walter Johnson High School in concert with the School Improvement Plan.
Baldridge concepts employed throughout model
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Our Focus
This proposal focuses on the mentoring opportunities that might be utilized to support our School Improvement Plan (S.I.P.)
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Why Mentor?
Research has proven that mentoring works. In 1995, a Public/Private Ventures study of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America showed that young people with mentors were:
•46 percent less likely to start using drugs; •27 percent less likely to start drinking alcohol; •53 percent less likely to skip school; •37 percent less likely to skip a class; and •33 percent less likely to hit someone.
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Why Mentor Continued …
A 1991 study of the first five years of the Norwalk (Conn.) in-school mentoring program found that:
•87 percent of mentored students improved their attendance at school; •92 percent reported improved self-confidence; •96 percent showed greater cooperation in class; •91 percent improved their level of responsibility; and •84 percent completed more tasks.
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What is a Mentor?
Motivator Coach Teacher
Door Opener
Role Model
Listener
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Introduction
The Mentoring Committee Members
Andy Brown Sara BeverungtunDirk Cauley Linda CrabtreeKevin Maxwell Micah WigginsCarol Goddard Lee SwantkowskiAnye Lang Bill GriffithsSue Amos Tammy MayoLisa Sorenson Elly YuspaAttendance Sect Randy AltonGonzalo Quiroga
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Mentoring Committee ObjectivesIdentify existing organizational strands that naturally
facilitate the WJ mentoring program
Set-up a logical coordinated system to help mentors monitor mentee performance
Identify timelines,resources, and revision points to implement mentor program
Establish a Recognition program for mentors/mentee
Follow School Improvement Plan and Baldridge Model
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Strand 1: Existing Programs ESOL Department
Liaison: Andy Brown
Academic Support Team
Liaison: Sara Beverugton
School-Based Alternative Program
Lee Swantlowski
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Strand 1: Existing Programs-Extracurricular Activities
Intramural Basketball
Liaison: Bill Griffiths
Athletics:
Liaison: Sue Amos
Clubs/ Extracurricular Activities
Liaison: Carol Goddard
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Strand 2: Mentee Referral- Guidance
Referrals from parent conferences
Referrals from interims
Process: On-going; weekly e-mail update from Mentoring Committee to Guidance Staff for referrals
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Strand 2: Mentee Referral Process
Self Referral
Parent Referral
Staff Referral
Security Team Referrals
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Strand 3: AdministrationReferrals
Collaborate with Guidance on ‘best’ practice for assigning mentors for students on ineligible list.
Review ‘progress sheets’ from Club Sponsors, athletics, extracurricular activities (at interim and 9 week grading period)
Review ‘progress sheets/updates from School-Based Alternative,ESOL, and Academic Support Team (at interim and 9 week grading period per grade level administrator).
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Strand 3: Administration Referrals Cont…
Ineligible list---confer with Guidance regarding Best Strategy (TBD)
Thursday evening outreach to parents from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Strand 4: Student Role
SGA
Liaison:
Micah Wiggins
Meets with students to review school-wide objectives/vision statement/ improvement plan
Timeline:on-going SGA meeting
(see Baldridge in Education-students as stakeholders) http://baldrigeineducation.org/overview.html
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Strand 4: Student Role Continued…
Goals-Vision Statement-School Improvement Plan conveyed on Walter Johnson Television broadcast.
Other forms of media considered including the Pitch and BigTrain (for Parents)
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Strand 5: Attendance
Meet with Attendance Secretary to identify students that have excessive absences
Develop protocol to contact parents students to address attendance concerns including notifying mentoring committee.
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Strand 6: Technology
Contact User Support Specialist to determine any ‘Best Practices’
Brainstorm use of technology including student performance, attendance,interim information, and educating staff regarding mentoring protocols/handbook
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Strand 7: Tutoring Resources
Peer Counseling National Honor Society Tutoring EduCorps/ Designated Hitter Spanish National Honor Society Black Student Union Latin Honor Society Set-up ‘new’ lunch time tutoring options
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Strand 8: Private Sector
Walter Johnson identify a local business to participate in a mentoring program
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Strand 9: Departments and Instructional Council (I.C.)
Review of Individual Department Goals to be in concert with S.I.P.
Establish timeline of updates Review S.I.P. during each I.C.
monthly meeting Discussion of S.I.P. during all
Department/Faculty Meetings
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What This Means
All groups at Walter Johnson are working toward the same goal…the S.I.P. Every opportunity to monitor student performance will be identified with the expectation that the every conceivable strata will be used to implement a mentoring program through classroom identification, special programs, clubs, organizations extracurricular activities, and outside agencies/local business will assist in the process
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Mentoring Handbook
A mentoring handbook with suggested activities at appropriate time intervals will be posted on-line and provided to assist staff with mentoring.
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Recognition
Recognizing Mentor and Mentee efforts is a critical component of the Walter Johnson Mentoring Program. Therefore, Speakers, Award Ceremony, and Staff Recognition will be explored by Recognition Steering Committee.
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Next Steps
Request information from appropriate staff as identified in the model designating timelines and checkpoints by calendar dates
* Disseminate Mentoring Handbook
Establish Recognition Program protocols
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(From http/baldridgeineducation)
Core values are the basic principles that not only bind an organization together but also, define what an organization deems important. While mission, vision, policies, and strategies need to be evaluated and refined overtime, core values are timeless and remain intact during good times and bad. They must be understood, embraced, and shared by everyone in the organization. They shape and influence the everyday decisions and actions of leaders, management, and staff.
http://baldrigeineducation.org/overview.html
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Possible Resources(many resources speak to private sector or teacher to teacher mentoring)
The Mentor Training Curriculum. A comprehensive guide for training mentors, includes training outlines and handouts.(1-800-272-8306; Order#374; $29.95 plus shipping) How to Be a Great Mentor. Comprehensive news and training guide produced by The National Mentoring Partnership, Kaplan Educational Centers and Newsweek magazine. (individual copies free: 302-831-0520; bulk copies 1-800-272-8306; Order #210; $5.95 plus shipping, bulk discount available)
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The End