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Scots’ PRIDEDavid Douglas High School
Elise Guest – Vice PrincipalSarah Dorn – Scots’ PRIDE TOSAKamala Skipper – Scots’ PRIDE TOSA
DDHS Demographics
2,747 students
14.1% ELL students
64.5 % Free & Reduced Lunch
School Evaluation Tool: Fall 2007
Scots’ PRIDE Timeline
Spring 2007: Created Scots’ PRIDE Team
- 1 rep from each Division
2007-08: Year Zero - strategic planning and
staff education for Scots’ PRIDE
Fall 2008: Scots’ PRIDE Implementation
School Evaluation Tool: Fall 2008
Establishing the Communication Systems
Key in achieving SET results★ Multi-directional★ Establish Trust ★ Keep informed
“The problem with communication…is the illusion that it has been accomplished.”~George Bernard Shaw
Establishing the Communication Systems
PBS Family – as neededSchool Board - annually
Principal - monthly Vice Principal – weekly
Division Meetings - monthlyEarly Release Days – as neededFaculty Meetings - monthlyE-mails – as needed
Scots’ PRIDE Team
Student PRIDE Team
Community/Parents
Staff – Certified and Classified
District Administration
High School Administration
PRIDE Team makes recommendation for implementation
PRIDE Administrative team members give weekly updates to full Administrative Team during weekly Administrative meeting
PRIDE Leadership Team presents information to whole staff at staff meeting
Division Chairs facilitate discussion with department members, and collect feedback-using information provided by PRIDE Team
Division Chairs email feedback to Scots’ PRIDE Team Leaders
Scots’ PRIDE Leaders present feedback to PRIDE Team for revision
PRIDE Team makes revisions as needed
Leaders present recommendations for implementation to Administrative team for approval
Once approved PRIDE Team sends out emails and newsletters to staff with approved system or progress updates
Other recommendations:Scots’ PRIDE Website with progress updates for continual feedback from staffOne administrative contact person to streamline communication system5 minute PRIDE updates at staff meetings to keep staff informed of progress
High School Communication Flowchart
Scots’ PRIDE Top-10 Successes
A Top-10 list that identifies some of our more successful PRIDE efforts
over the past two years.
Scots’ PRIDE Top-10 Successes
Team Work Days
3 days each year
Training and/or work time
Allows time to communicate and plan
amidst busy schedules
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Scots’ PRIDE Top-10 Successes
ESL Projects
Creating a school climate where EVERYONE feels welcome, wanted, and important
PRIDE Posters in 14 languages
ESL PRIDE video in production
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Scots’ PRIDE Top-10 Successes
New Student Welcome Video8
Scots’ PRIDE Top-10 Successes
Staff Positions
1.0 (2 x .5) Scots’ PRIDE TOSA Position
Josh Gray – Media Specialist
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Scots’ PRIDE Top-10 Successes
Acknowledgements
PRIDE Tickets
PRIDE Buttons
Good News Postcards
Staff Acknowledgements
Student-to-Staff Opportunities
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Scots’ PRIDE Top-10 Successes
Lesson Plans
Provides opportunities to create consistent, “PRIDEful” dialogue between students and
staff
Cafeteria Lesson
Office Area Lesson
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Cafeteria Lesson
Cafeteria Lesson Video
Let’s take
PRIDE in our office areas!!
NORTH OFFICE
CYNDI HUISMAN - Secretary to the Principal
17 years at David Douglas!
Interesting fact:“I have no sense of direction. I get lost in
the mall.”
The best part of my job is…“seeing students grow and mature and the
people I work with.”
ATTENDANCE OFFICE
LAURIE BRUNELLE – Assistant Principal Secretary
8 years at David Douglas!
Interesting fact:“I received a trophy for my 440 RT Charger
muscle car at a car show. It said Car Crazy Chicks.”
The best part of my job is…“the interaction with the students. They make
my job very entertaining.”
ATTENDANCE OFFICEJENNY OLDHAM -
1st year at DDHS, 3 years in the District
Interesting fact:“Occasionally, although not recently (thank goodness), I take a tumble for no reason. It has happened in front of
Santa at the mall.”
The best part of my job is…“working with the kids and being in the positive
environment of the high school.”
COUNSELING OFFICEPATTY SUGAR – Counseling / Records
Secretary8 years at David Douglas!
Interesting fact:“I used to work on a cruise ship….I love to
sing!”
The best part of my job is…“the students and my co-workers. DDHS is a
special place and I appreciate that!”
BOOKROOM
RENEE RAGLIONE – Book Room Manager18 years at David Douglas
Interesting fact:“I ride a Harley (new one to arrive any day) and I LOVE football!”
The best part about my job is…“helping students to learn from their life lessons. I love my job and
knowing I make a difference.”
BOOKROOMOULAYVANH KHAMVONGSA –
25 years at David Douglas
Interesting fact:“I love cooking food and to joke and tease everyone that I like. I
especially love to work with the kids. They make me feel young all the time.”
The best part about my job is…“getting to know all the teachers and students when they come to the
copy room to make copies.”
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO TO MAKE DAVID DOUGLAS A GREAT PLACE!
Scots’ PRIDE Top-10 Successes
PRIDE Weeks
1 week per word
Special activities
Special music during passing time
Bulletin announcements & trivia questions
Student-to-student PRIDE notes
Classroom implementation encouraged
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Scots’ PRIDE Top-10 Successes
Motivating & Inspiring Staff
Video clips to support lessons or PRIDE word of the week
Quotes alternating with SIC and Literacy Coach
Gather and share PRIDE success stories
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Scots’ PRIDE Top-10 Successes
T-shirts
HOT item
ALL staff involvement
Student reward
Community visibility
Spirit Fridays
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Scots’ PRIDE Top-10 Successes
The “Right” People Involved
Supportive Principal and Administration
Creative, respected, positive, and enthusiastic team
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The True Effect of Scots’ PRIDE
Positive impact on our school culture
Able to acknowledge more students for doing great things
Created a school-wide common language
Increased opportunities to have meaningful dialogue between staff and students
Other Tips to Our Success
Moved slow and purposeful during “year
zero” to bring staff along with us
Provided many opportunities for feedback
Looked at existing structure to meet our
needs
Built upon our strengths and “PBS”
practices already in place
Challenges
Budget
Team meetings with staff and student
team
Merge efforts on all school initiatives –
essential for sustainability
Support behavior change with staff
trainings
Scots’ PRIDE“The David Douglas Way”
NEVER stagnant….. always adding, changing, looking ahead