School CultureSchool Culture Defined: school culture is the set of norms,

values and belief, rituals and ceremonies, symbols and stories that make up the ‘persona’ of the school

Two types: Positive and Toxic (p. 13) Authors who talk about the power of

school culture: Ables, Lazotte, Marzano, Wagner, Collins, DuFour, Rieria, Mattos, Muhammad

Defined: school culture is the set of norms, values and belief, rituals and ceremonies, symbols and stories that make up the ‘persona’ of the school

Two types: Positive and Toxic (p. 13) Authors who talk about the power of

school culture: Ables, Lazotte, Marzano, Wagner, Collins, DuFour, Rieria, Mattos, Muhammad

Re-culturing SRVHSRe-culturing SRVHS

Learning Community – Staff and Student Cultural change versus Technical change 3 R’s – Rigor, Relevance and

Relationships Emphasis on Climate for ALL students Not a program

Learning Community – Staff and Student Cultural change versus Technical change 3 R’s – Rigor, Relevance and

Relationships Emphasis on Climate for ALL students Not a program

40 Developmental Assets40 Developmental Assets Search institute why Youth engage in risk taking behavior 10 most frequent (p. 5) Flip question - why are some successful? What

does that look like (40 assets) 40 Developmental Assets - Identify successful

“Traits” – experiences/opportunities Studies show that the more assets youth

have/develop, the more successful they are.

Search institute why Youth engage in risk taking behavior 10 most frequent (p. 5) Flip question - why are some successful? What

does that look like (40 assets) 40 Developmental Assets - Identify successful

“Traits” – experiences/opportunities Studies show that the more assets youth

have/develop, the more successful they are.

Percent of Youth Reporting Thriving Indicators, by Asset Level

Percent of Youth Reporting Thriving Indicators, by Asset Level

16

35 31

8

28

5646

17

48

7261

29

64

88

75

43

0

20

40

60

80

100

Succeeds InSchool

ValuesDiversity

DelaysGratification

ResistsDanger

0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40

Percent of Youth Reporting High-Risk Behavior Patterns, by Asset Level

Percent of Youth Reporting High-Risk Behavior Patterns, by Asset Level

47

28

37

57

50

1915 16

2521

7 6 712

82 2 2 4 3

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Alcohol AttemptedSuicide

SkippedSchool

Shoplifted Troublew/Police

0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40

Why is this important to SRVHS and You

Why is this important to SRVHS and You

Three reasons:1.Cultural Change – we are shifting our focus onto the Student (learning)

1. Positive learning environment (SRSA)2. All kids, not just the few3. Jack O’Connell

2.Adult Relationships are key1. Students are ours for 6+ hours

3.Partnership with Parents and Community1. change the culture that raises our youth

What can you do?What can you do?

•Already doing•Other steps:

•20/80 – interchangeable empathy (being genuine)•How’s it going? How’s school? What’s up?•Engaging students (3 R’s)•Sparks – primary energy, intrinsic motivation, passion (2/3)

What do you want me to do?What do you want me to do?

Continue…promote a positive climate thru cultural change

Learn about: Your SPARK (S) Your Colleagues SPARK (S) Your students SPARK (S)

Continue…promote a positive climate thru cultural change

Learn about: Your SPARK (S) Your Colleagues SPARK (S) Your students SPARK (S)