Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Purpose Driven Learning...Purpose Driven Life
The Path to Purpose by William Damon
“[S]tudents today may be high achievers but they have no idea what for. … [They] need to find a purpose in life — something meaningful to themselves that also serves the greater good. …
In a series of studies of over 1,200 youth ages 12 to 26, Damon found that those who were actively pursuing a clear purpose reaped tremendous benefits that were both immediate and that could also last a lifetime.
[I]mmediate benefits included extra positive energy that not only kept students motivated, but also helped them acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue their purpose, making them very strong learners.
...
Youth with a strong sense of purpose also benefited from positive emotions such as gratitude, self-confidence, optimism and a deep sense of fulfillment — all of which scientists have found help prevent depression and anxiety.
Students who carry this sense of purpose into adulthood may also benefit in the long run. Research shows that adults who feel their lives have meaning and purpose are happier, more successful at work, and maintain stronger relationships.”
In a series of studies of over 1,200 youth ages 12 to 26, Damon found that those who were actively pursuing a clear purpose reaped tremendous benefits that were both immediate and that could also last a lifetime.
[I]mmediate benefits included extra positive energy that not only kept students motivated, but also helped them acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue their purpose, making them very strong learners.
...
Youth with a strong sense of purpose also benefited from positive emotions such as gratitude, self-confidence, optimism and a deep sense of fulfillment — all of which scientists have found help prevent depression and anxiety.
Students who carry this sense of purpose into adulthood may also benefit in the long run. Research shows that adults who feel their lives have meaning and purpose are happier, more successful at work, and maintain stronger relationships.”
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Proactive Principal Bob Christina, faculty, & students, GCS High Point Central HS, lead with The BISON CREED
learned/known by students, teachers, & staff. The BISON CREED encourages a proactive, inclusive model for expectations, ownership, and accountability of vision...a sensitive, respectful approach to self, others, behavior and actions, life:
High Point Central HS
HPC Bison (Mascot)
Achievement With Honor
The BISON CREED
I will respect myself and others.
I will do my personal best.
I will make good decisions.
I will honor myself, my family, and my school.
I will be prepared for college
or the career of my choice.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Community Initiatives for Safer Schools
Research
reveals a child needs
to
be fed nutritionally and
to
feel “safe, loved, valued”
for
the brain to be
most
receptive to learning.
Academic success increases
with
a
“Focus
on Safety”.
Community
Initiatives:
Conduct
sessions, led by Safer Schools Team members, to explore topics to assure an
environment receptive to learning:
·“Fed nutritionally”: donate financial support to Backpack-Food Program for Children to provide nutritional weekend/summer meals
·Telling is not
Tattling: It is a means of protecting oneself and others. Students are often the first to know
critical information “under the radar”.
·Restorative
Practices: positive learning, healing, and growth for all
involved
·Tutoring/Shared
Time: volunteers to support academic achievement and individual
attention and affirmation
How can we effectively assure the safety of our children and school personnel?
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