using l . i.f.e . to engage and motivate high school learners
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Using L.I.F.E. to
Engage and Motivate High School Learners
Learn. Inspire. Fellowship. Excel.
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Food For Thought...1) Read & think about the quote below 2) Turn to your shoulder buddy
and share your thoughts
“The fact is that given the challenges we face, education doesn't need to be reformed -- it needs to be transformed. The key to this transformation is not to standardize education, but to personalize it, to build achievement on discovering the individual talents of each child, to put students in an environment where they want to learn and where they can naturally discover their true passions.”
Ken Robinson, International Advisor on Education
Phillips’ Vision & Mission
VisionMary E. Phillips will be the highest performing high school in Wake County.
MissionMary E. Phillips High School will significantly increase achievement for all
students--regardless of background or societal factors--by developing a caring, respectful environment and creating a culture of excellence through a rigorous and relevant 21st century curriculum that fosters relationships and produces responsible global citizens.
Purpose
• Discuss information on motivating and engaging students
• Show how intervention efforts can impact student motivation
• Provide an introduction to programs used to engage/motivate students
Phillips’ Focus: The Five R’s
• Rigor: Engaging Curriculum and Instruction to develop college/career readiness
• Relationships: Strong Connection to Students Through School Culture and Climate
• Relevance: Real World Connection to Learning
• Respect: Mutual Foundations of Caring
• Responsibility: Taking Ownership of Learning, Living and Giving
What about L.I.F.E?
• Academic Skills/Career Readiness
• Current Events
• Life Skills
• Teambuilding (Whole Group)
• Temperature Checks (Teacher & Students)
http://phillipslife.weebly.com
Seminar• Smart Lunch with a “twist”
• Built-in Remediation/Enrichment period (rigor)
• Reconnect with LIFE coach (relationship)
• Achieve and Earn out (80 for 80) (responsibility)
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RtI - Responsiveness to Instruction
• Why RtI?
• A nationally recognized initiative
http://mephsrti.weebly.com
How does RtI support L.I.F.E.?
Three Focus Areas:• Academics
• Attendance
• Behavior
RtI I Care Team Organizational Flow Chart
I Care Team Student Support Plan
• MEPHS Responsiveness to Instruction RtI Plan
• Tier II Referral Form
• Attendance Form
• Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Referral Form
• Progress Monitoring- Key Process- (PEP) http://phillipshs.wcpss.net/index.html
In- House Competitions
• Principal’s L.I.F.E. Attendance Competition
• Best Costume (Halloween)
• Test 100% (goal of 95% for all testing)
• Intramural Basketball
• Faculty/Student Talent ShowCelebrations
• Exemplary Attendance Celebrations
• Honor Roll
• Spirit WeekStudent Organizations/Clubs
• Food Drives,“Mix It Up Lunch”, Belt Drive, Prom
• Step Team (Pieces of Gold)
• Book Club
How We Engage/Motivate StudentsSchool-Wide Events
• Inspirational Movies and Popcorn
• Field trips (Career and College)
• Guiness Book World Record/Pascal’s Triangle
• Recycling Program (2nd in Wake Co.)
• Fairso Transitiono Senioro Career
Picture Day
• FreeStyle Pics (Friends & Twins)Academic Excellence
• Honors classes
• Fewer credits to graduate (21-22)
Behavior“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” - Maria Robinson
★ Weekly check of Tier II Forms for Referrals★ Teacher/Student Conference-Temperature Check ★ Learning Styles/Grit Scale/BESS universal screener★ Study Skills★ Motivation
Lessons Learned
Do…...• Have a caring adult to connect with student (ex: Check-In - Check Out(CICO), Remind 101)
• Start the school day on a positive note…..(advisor/advisee, LIFE, mentoring, etc.)
• Have student-centered weekly PLT sessions
• Have a structured “smart lunch “ program
• Provide teachers with resources and support for implementing programs, ideas
• Step out of the box to engage the learner - “ you cannot teach’em until you reach’em
“The Bottom Line”
“People don’t care how much you know,
until they know how much you care.” –
Teddy Roosevelt
Questions?Contact Us
Kimberly Harrison Assistant Principal ksharrison@wcpss.net
Geraldine Webb-Harris Intervention/RtI Coordinator gwebb-harris2@wcpss.net
Anna Chaney School Psychologist achaney@wcpss.net
Kathy Zappia Social Worker kzappia@wcpss.net
Quiletta Dunston ALC Coordinator qdunston@wcpss.net
Mary E. Phillips High School1923 Milburnie Rd.Raleigh, NC 27610
http://phillipshs.wcpss.net
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