schoolculture for elementary school.pptx

school culture

1. SCHOOL CULTURE MORGAN MANGUNAY BSE MATH II

2. What is school culture? generally refers to the beliefs, perceptions, relationships, attitudes, and written and unwritten rules that shape and influence every aspect of how a school functions, but the term also encompasses more concrete issues such as the physical and emotional safety of students, the orderliness of classrooms and public spaces, or the degree to which a school embraces and celebrates racial, ethnic, linguistic, or cultural diversity.

3. ELEMENTS OF SCHOOL CULTURE 1. MISSION AND VISION -they are the values the school holds to determine what philosophies and standards the individual will incorporate into his or her everyday teaching and learning a. MISSION-it is a public declaration that the school uses to describe their founding purpose and major organizational commitments b.VISION -it is a public declaration that the school uses to describe their high level goals for the future

4. ELEMENTS OF SCHOOL CULTURE 2. VALUES , BELIEFS, ASSUMPTIONS AND NORMS -They guide and control the behaviors of the schools stake holders VALUES-are expressed are the way schools communicate what it represents and ushers decision making and priorities BELIEFS-are the guiding philosophy in teaching and learning. It is also the guide of the school on how to deliver their service in the community NORMS-are unwritten rules that are supposed to follow based on the beliefs, values and assumptions of the school

5. ELEMENTS OF SCHOOL CULTURE 3. RITUALS, TRADITIONS AND CEREMONIES -they make the school alive since it is the life of the school. 4. HISTORIES AND STORIES -the schools past are where all of the above mentioned elements originated from. Therefore it is important to understand and know the history of the school 5. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT -the physical environment of the school can have a positive and negative impact on the schools culture

6. KEY ELEMENTS THAT FRAMES SCHOOL CULTURE STRUCTURE POWERFUL KEY ETHICS COMMON BEHAVIORAL AND ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF TRUST STAFF AND PARENT EMPOWERMENT

7. ADMINISTRATIONS WHO AFFECTS SCHOOL CULTURE? DAILY INTERACTIONS OF STAFF STUDENTS SUPPORT STAFF OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL

8. POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE

9. WHAT IS POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE? positive school cultures are conducive to professional satisfaction, morale, and effectiveness, as well as to student learning, fulfillment, and well-being.

10. POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE

11. 4 PILLARS OF POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE 01 02 03 04 [STRENGTH BASED] [COLLABORATIVE] [FOCUSED] [INNOVATIVE]

12. CREATING POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE Invest in People, Build Relationships -Relationships are perhaps the most important part of establishing a school culture that is perceived as and breeds caring. When people feel valued, staff and students alike, they are likely to work harder, stay the course, and enjoy their work. When students feel liked and respected by their teachers, they find more success in school, academically and behaviorally (Lewis, Schaps & Watson, 1996). It should be the goal of all staff in a school to foster and forward positive relationships with students and among peers. This can become contagious, and can become the mantra of a school building; one which promotes and celebrates kindness among all.

13. CREATING POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE Have a Shared Vision - Another component of creating or sustaining a positive school culture is having a consistent, shared vision for your school. School staff and students need to feel that they are being treated in the same manner as everyone else, regardless of their differences. Generating school and classroom rules, expectations, and having leadership that will follow through consistently with discipline and consequences can create a sense of trust and support; for staff to feel as though they are supported to do their jobs well, and trust among all school constituents that the rules are followed and enforced consistently.

14. CREATING POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE Be a Role Model, Set the Tone -As is best practice in instruction, modeling is key to understanding with anything in school buildings. Therefore, it is important to model these behaviors. School leadership and staff alike should lead by example. Students notice and can learn from our behaviors and the way we handle ourselves in daily situations. Be a role model! Show students how to be kind, caring, and that you value them. The return on that investment can be a group of students who are respectful of all; their teachers, school staff, and most importantly, each other.

15. CREATING POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE Praise and Celebrate -What do leaders do when these things are happening? How do we sustain this or build on it? We need to praise appropriately and celebrate victories; large and small. Recognition is one way in which people feel valued. As a school leader or teacher, there are a variety of ways to do this. Hand-written notes, creating a certificate, a bulletin board, a phone call home, or a school or class newsletter are all avenues that can recognize students and/or staff and make them feel appreciated. Ignoring these things do nothing in terms of appreciating people, and can portray a lack of caring and respect. The power of praise in changing student behavior is that it both indicates teacher approval and informs the student about how the praised academic performance or behavior conforms to teacher/school expectations. Supplying students with positive feedback and showing them that you care speaks to the first portion of this process, building relationships and the investment in people.

16. Importance The member will feel a sense of encouragement and significance which leads to higher possibility of success Individuals will be motivated and improve their performance The teachers students and staffs will feel a sense of community

17. Importance Teachers and students more likely to attend the school Teacher staff and student will enjoy what he or she doing Teacher and students will have a higher achievement

18. POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE A POSITIVE SCHOOL CULTURE GUIDES PEOPLE TO FOCUS ON CERTAIN ASPECTS, ENCOURAGE COMMITMENTS, INCREASES MOTIVATION AND FEEL COMPETENT