high school overview cheyanne fant, 21 st cclc director for barren county schools
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High School Overview CheyAnne Fant, 21 st CCLC Director for Barren County Schools. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f8liieRepk. Quiz for you: . I can read a menu in French, English, and another language. I have several favorite restaurants in different countries of the world. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
High School OverviewCheyAnne Fant,
21st CCLC Director for Barren County Schools
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f8liieRepk
Quiz for you: 1. I can read a menu in French, English, and another
language.2. I have several favorite restaurants in different countries of
the world.3. During the holidays, I know how to hire a decorator to
identify the appropriate themes and items with which to decorate the house.
4. I know who my preferred financial advisory, legal service, designer, domestic-employment service, and hairdresser are.
5. I have at least two residences that are staffed and maintained.
6. I have at least two or three “screens” that keep people whom I do not wish to see away from me.
7. I fly in my own plane, the company plane, or the Concorde.8. I know how to enroll my children in the preferred private
school.9. I support or buy the work of a particular artist.10. I am on the boards of at least two charities.11. I know the hidden rules of the Junior League.
Quiz for you: 1. I know how to get my children into Little League, piano
lessons, soccer, etc.2. I know how to properly set a table.3. I know which stores are most likely to carry the clothing
brands my family wears.4. My children know the best name brands in clothing.5. I know how to use a credit card, checking account, and
savings account.6. I have life insurance, home insurance, flood insurance,
and/or car insurance.7. I talk to my children about going to college.8. I understand the difference among the principle, interest,
and escrow statements on my house payment.9. I know how to help my children with their homework or call
the school if I need additional help.10. I know how to get a library card.
Quiz for you:1. I know which churches and sections of town have the best
rummage sales.2. I know which grocery stores’ garbage bins can be accessed for
thrown-away food.3. I know how to get someone out of jail.4. I know how to physically fight and defend myself physically.5. I know how to get a gun, even if I have a police record.6. I know how to keep my clothes from being stolen at the
Laundromat.7. I know how to live without a checking account, electricity, or a
phone.8. I know what to do if I don’t have money to pay the bills.9. I know how to move in half a day.10. I can get by without a car.11. I can entertain a group of friends with my personality and my
stories.
School customer service:
Who is your customer?Who are the
stakeholders?
Characteristics of Generational PovertyBackground noise & significance of
entertainmentImportance of personality, sense of humor,
relationshipsMatriarchal structureSurvival orientation (relationships, job)Importance of non-verbal communicationOwnership of peopleDiscipline – penance/forgivenessBelief in fatePolarized thinkingTime – present only; flexible and not measuredLack of organizationLives in the moment
Think about your worse memory in school
Think about your best memory in school
So, what can we do?
Make school inviting…
Provide background noise – music, kids playing
Make events “family friendly”
Be approachable be funny, but not degrading build relationships “own” the children provide customer service dress “appropriately”
Value the parents’ time, even if they don’t value yours
Validate their contributions showing up supporting role as a parent
Explain the hidden rules (EOC, KPrep, RTI, where’s
the restroom, call to make an appointment, how detention works)
Make your events entertaining, then surprise with information
Think of hosting events at comfortable places
#1 Rule of etiquette:Make everyone feel
comfortable
How to communicate•Instant contact
•One Call System•Email
•Thru entertainment•Facebook •Twitter
•Convenient times•Already there for play, ballgame, etc.•Work schedule
•Feel Special•Invitations•Candy greetings•Tickets to hospitality room•Walmart Greetings
Feel
spe
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Make them feel special
Our Model: Families on Campus Uplifting Students – send home in 1st day folder Trojan Ambassadors – Plan it…Own It!!! Freshmen Orientation Centered Upon Success
Meet the parents in a positive way before school even starts Make it important to the kids, and the “family” will follow
(social event, free shirt, recruit the kids, get schedule early) Socials- Paint Up, Sophomore S’mores, Junior Mints, Senior Sundaes Career and Technical Education Night – at the local ATC
Asked alumni to come back to talk about themselves Pink Out & Gold Rush (combined with homecoming) – Hospitality room
open to all families – counselors there to talk about ACT, senior info, FAFSA forms, career planning, etc.
Afterschool awards night – family friendly, everyone recognized Show their students in a slideshow…They are a part
Family Nights
Hidden Rules Among Classes
Poverty Middle Class Wealth
Possessions People Things One-of-a-kind objects, legacies, pedigrees
Money To be used, spent To be managed To be investedPersonality For entertainment;
sense of humor is highly valued
For acquisition and stability; achievement is highly valued
For connections; financial, political, social connections are highly valued
Social Emphasis
People they like Self-sufficiency Social exclusion
Food “Did you have enough?”
“Did you like it?” “Was it presented well?”
Clothing Individual style and expression of personality
Label important, quality
Designer important, artistic sense and expression
Hidden Rules Among Classes
Poverty Middle Class Wealth
Time Present; decisions based on feelings or survival
Future; decisions based on future ramifications
Traditions/history; decisions based on tradition
Education Valued and revered as abstract; not a reality
Crucial for success and making money
Necessary for tradition/maintaining connections
Destiny Fate Choice With power/prestige comes responsibility
Family Structure
Matriarchal Patriarchal Depends on who has the money
World View
Local National International
Love Based on “is the person liked?”
Based on achievements
Based on social standing/connections
Driving Force
Survival, relationships, entertainment
Work, achievement Financial, political, and social connections
Get in FOCUSFinding Our Careers Using STEMFun Opportunities Centered Upon SuccessFitness Opportunities Centered Upon SuccessFifth Opportunity Centered Upon SuccessFreely Offering Communities Unconditional
ServiceFamilies On Campus Uplifting StudentsFreshmen Orientation Centered Upon
SuccessFocusing On Career and University Success
Get in FOCUS
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LAYING THE FOUNDATION STAFF PD – HELP TO PLAN
ACTIVITIES FROM MIDDLE TO HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
WRITING AND LAYOUT WITH TECHNOLOGY
SCIENTIFIC METHOD
Finding Our Careers Using STEM•Alpha Sigma Chi (Applied Science Club)
•Academic Team
•Breakfast Club
•Reading Concepts
•Mass Media
•Math Tutoring and Gaming
•Science Tutoring and Gaming
Fun Opportunities Centered Upon Success
Broadcasting – Student run radio station with
co-applicant Commonwealth Broadcasting
Live broadcasts of news and announcements
each morning and afternoon
Live play by play broadcasts of Freshmen and
JV sporting and other events
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DRAMA PRODUCTION-SKILLS BASED LEARNING-FOR HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
HOW TO SUSTAIN: TICKET SALES VOLUNTEERSPARTNERSONE SET TRANSFORMS UNIVERSITY VISITORS ON-LOAN ACTORS/SUPPLIES
I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
More Fun
Orchestra Program
• Collaborates
with Drama program• Performed for
retired teachers
to recruit volunteers• Share resources
with our middle
school 21st CCLC
program
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TROJAN THREADS
CONNECTION TO THE SCHOOL DAY:
FACS/FCCLA• BUSINESS/FBLA•SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS –TROJAN THREADS•SPEAKERS - FREE THROUGH JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT•HANDS-ON DESIGN EXPERIENCE•WORK EXPERIENCE•OPERATIONS OF BUSINESS•ADVERTISING•PLANNING FOR BUSINESS GROWTH•MONEY SKILLS
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s Credit Recovery (Added Acceleration this year)
•Barren Academy of Virtual and Extending Learning –Curriculum online with or without teachers
•Students who need to graduate
•Students who wish to earn credits for needed classes to increase options during the school year
Fitness Opportunities Centered Upon Success
• BC Stride – Couch to 5K, health, nutrition, Fuel Up to Play 60, Zumba, student directed activities
• Bass Fishing – KHSAA, regional and state qualifiers• Bowling – regional qualifiers, scholarship to Campbellsville
University• Train and Tumble – gymnastics• Train and Lift – weightlifting
• JROTC• Off Season Training
Freshmen Orientation Centered Upon Success
•Trojan Ambassador Training (plan for day, business etiquette, customer service training, school history, tours, leadership/ropes training)•Student Day and Family Night (schedule pick up, meet teachers, study habits, folders, games planned by Trojan Ambassadors –all student lead and teacher supervised) Parent education
Fun Opportunities Centered Upon STEM – Mythbusters Multimedia Science
Writing, Photography, Scientific Method, Lab Report, Video Production, Engineering, QR Codes, Communication, College and Career Readiness – Speakers, Problem Solving with Minute to Win It Games/Experiments