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Greenmont Avenue School is a Community of Caring
~ Respect ~ Responsibility ~ Trust ~ Caring ~ Family ~
What is Community of Caring? K-12, comprehensive, whole-school, research-based character
education framework
Inclusion of all students, especially students with disabilities, in a caring school community
Groundbreaking, pioneering work in the teaching of values
Integration of the five core values of caring, respect, responsibility, trust, and family into every aspect of school life
Community of CaringComponents
-Values In and Across the Curriculum
-Student Leadership/Forums
-Service Learning/Community Service
-Family and Community Involvement
-Inclusion of All Students
Why Do Schools Adopt Community of Caring? Fosters character and citizenship
development
Improves school attendance and academic performance
Improves school climate, creating a caring classroom and school community
Includes students with disabilities and fosters greater acceptance of diversity
Creates safer school environments with less bullying and other forms of violence
Bayless Elementary Prior to
C.o.C.
Bayless Elementary 1 Year
into Program
Disciplinary Referrals 263 93
Percentage of Students Who Felt Safe at School
73% 95%
Students Reading at Grade Level
50% 94%
Bayless Elementary School | CEP. (n.d.). Retrieved January 4, 2015, from http://character.org/key-topics/what-is-character-education/case-studies/bayless-elementary-school/
Student Impact DataTalking with the Family
The more students talk with their families about their school days, the more they:
Participate actively in classes
Act with empathy and acceptance
Report that because they go to their school, they do NOT think of dropping out, skipping classes, smoking, drinking, or using
Talking with School Community
The more teachers use the 5 Community of Caring values, the more students:
Have better relationships with each other
Actively participate in classes
Engage in prosocial activities
Monthly Value Focus
Month Value
September Introduce all values:Caring
RespectResponsibility
TrustFamily
October Caring
November Respect
December Responsibility
January Trust
February Family
March Caring
April Respect/Responsibility
May Trust/Family
June Review all values:Caring
RespectResponsibility
TrustFamily
You’ve Been ChompedPromoting Random Acts of “Caring”
What is “Chomping”?
Ways to “Chomp On”
Chomp Kits Where can I get I Chomp Kit?
Caught Caring Initiative
Stickers Bigger Picture
The decision was made to not include a collection page or a prize, the larger picture of this program is to create an intrinsic value for taking part in behaviors that exemplify the core values of the program.
School-Based Creation of Meaning
Caring- Supporting everyone in a helpful way
Family- Feeling safe and supported by our loved ones
Respect-Being considerate and thoughtful
Responsibility- Owning your words and your actions
Trust- Believing in yourself and others
Looking to the Future…
Student Forums
Grade Level Led Gator Gatherings
Reaction Responses to Program Participation
Student Created Needs Assessments for the Community
Upper Elementary Student Involvement in Steering Committee
Increased Integration of Curriculum into Initiatives