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School Culture
ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL
A place where PAPA pays amp son plays
SCHOOL
An institution for educating students
Extractions of definition Institution Education Students
SCHOOL
School culture is about norms developed over time based on shared attitudes values beliefs expectations relationships and traditions of a particular school that cause it to function or react as it does
Culture
Institu
teBuilding Wide roomsPlaying groundsLabActivity roomStaff Seating roomAdministrative block
Process of teaching understanding
learning of a student Accepting new ideas attitude
and healthy change in personality
Curriculum syllabi values TeacherLevel Student AccepterEffective non effectiveMotivated forced
Education
What is being taught Who is teaching To whom it is taughtHow is it taught Is the student accepting
Term student is used for the learner
Student
Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter
Thomas J Sergiovanni
School culture is abt norms developed over time based on
bull Shared attitudes
bull Values Norms
bull Beliefs
bull Expectations
bull Relationship
bull Traditions of a school
The norms of a school are
what impact the way things operate
What is school culture
School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community
School culture is driven by and reflected
Administration
Who affects school culture
Daily interactions of staff students
support staff
and the outside community
School culture can be described as a
mainstream (assessment driven)
or
Transformative (student driven)
depending on the norms of those affecting
school culture
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
A place where PAPA pays amp son plays
SCHOOL
An institution for educating students
Extractions of definition Institution Education Students
SCHOOL
School culture is about norms developed over time based on shared attitudes values beliefs expectations relationships and traditions of a particular school that cause it to function or react as it does
Culture
Institu
teBuilding Wide roomsPlaying groundsLabActivity roomStaff Seating roomAdministrative block
Process of teaching understanding
learning of a student Accepting new ideas attitude
and healthy change in personality
Curriculum syllabi values TeacherLevel Student AccepterEffective non effectiveMotivated forced
Education
What is being taught Who is teaching To whom it is taughtHow is it taught Is the student accepting
Term student is used for the learner
Student
Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter
Thomas J Sergiovanni
School culture is abt norms developed over time based on
bull Shared attitudes
bull Values Norms
bull Beliefs
bull Expectations
bull Relationship
bull Traditions of a school
The norms of a school are
what impact the way things operate
What is school culture
School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community
School culture is driven by and reflected
Administration
Who affects school culture
Daily interactions of staff students
support staff
and the outside community
School culture can be described as a
mainstream (assessment driven)
or
Transformative (student driven)
depending on the norms of those affecting
school culture
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
An institution for educating students
Extractions of definition Institution Education Students
SCHOOL
School culture is about norms developed over time based on shared attitudes values beliefs expectations relationships and traditions of a particular school that cause it to function or react as it does
Culture
Institu
teBuilding Wide roomsPlaying groundsLabActivity roomStaff Seating roomAdministrative block
Process of teaching understanding
learning of a student Accepting new ideas attitude
and healthy change in personality
Curriculum syllabi values TeacherLevel Student AccepterEffective non effectiveMotivated forced
Education
What is being taught Who is teaching To whom it is taughtHow is it taught Is the student accepting
Term student is used for the learner
Student
Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter
Thomas J Sergiovanni
School culture is abt norms developed over time based on
bull Shared attitudes
bull Values Norms
bull Beliefs
bull Expectations
bull Relationship
bull Traditions of a school
The norms of a school are
what impact the way things operate
What is school culture
School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community
School culture is driven by and reflected
Administration
Who affects school culture
Daily interactions of staff students
support staff
and the outside community
School culture can be described as a
mainstream (assessment driven)
or
Transformative (student driven)
depending on the norms of those affecting
school culture
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
School culture is about norms developed over time based on shared attitudes values beliefs expectations relationships and traditions of a particular school that cause it to function or react as it does
Culture
Institu
teBuilding Wide roomsPlaying groundsLabActivity roomStaff Seating roomAdministrative block
Process of teaching understanding
learning of a student Accepting new ideas attitude
and healthy change in personality
Curriculum syllabi values TeacherLevel Student AccepterEffective non effectiveMotivated forced
Education
What is being taught Who is teaching To whom it is taughtHow is it taught Is the student accepting
Term student is used for the learner
Student
Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter
Thomas J Sergiovanni
School culture is abt norms developed over time based on
bull Shared attitudes
bull Values Norms
bull Beliefs
bull Expectations
bull Relationship
bull Traditions of a school
The norms of a school are
what impact the way things operate
What is school culture
School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community
School culture is driven by and reflected
Administration
Who affects school culture
Daily interactions of staff students
support staff
and the outside community
School culture can be described as a
mainstream (assessment driven)
or
Transformative (student driven)
depending on the norms of those affecting
school culture
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Institu
teBuilding Wide roomsPlaying groundsLabActivity roomStaff Seating roomAdministrative block
Process of teaching understanding
learning of a student Accepting new ideas attitude
and healthy change in personality
Curriculum syllabi values TeacherLevel Student AccepterEffective non effectiveMotivated forced
Education
What is being taught Who is teaching To whom it is taughtHow is it taught Is the student accepting
Term student is used for the learner
Student
Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter
Thomas J Sergiovanni
School culture is abt norms developed over time based on
bull Shared attitudes
bull Values Norms
bull Beliefs
bull Expectations
bull Relationship
bull Traditions of a school
The norms of a school are
what impact the way things operate
What is school culture
School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community
School culture is driven by and reflected
Administration
Who affects school culture
Daily interactions of staff students
support staff
and the outside community
School culture can be described as a
mainstream (assessment driven)
or
Transformative (student driven)
depending on the norms of those affecting
school culture
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Process of teaching understanding
learning of a student Accepting new ideas attitude
and healthy change in personality
Curriculum syllabi values TeacherLevel Student AccepterEffective non effectiveMotivated forced
Education
What is being taught Who is teaching To whom it is taughtHow is it taught Is the student accepting
Term student is used for the learner
Student
Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter
Thomas J Sergiovanni
School culture is abt norms developed over time based on
bull Shared attitudes
bull Values Norms
bull Beliefs
bull Expectations
bull Relationship
bull Traditions of a school
The norms of a school are
what impact the way things operate
What is school culture
School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community
School culture is driven by and reflected
Administration
Who affects school culture
Daily interactions of staff students
support staff
and the outside community
School culture can be described as a
mainstream (assessment driven)
or
Transformative (student driven)
depending on the norms of those affecting
school culture
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Term student is used for the learner
Student
Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter
Thomas J Sergiovanni
School culture is abt norms developed over time based on
bull Shared attitudes
bull Values Norms
bull Beliefs
bull Expectations
bull Relationship
bull Traditions of a school
The norms of a school are
what impact the way things operate
What is school culture
School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community
School culture is driven by and reflected
Administration
Who affects school culture
Daily interactions of staff students
support staff
and the outside community
School culture can be described as a
mainstream (assessment driven)
or
Transformative (student driven)
depending on the norms of those affecting
school culture
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter
Thomas J Sergiovanni
School culture is abt norms developed over time based on
bull Shared attitudes
bull Values Norms
bull Beliefs
bull Expectations
bull Relationship
bull Traditions of a school
The norms of a school are
what impact the way things operate
What is school culture
School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community
School culture is driven by and reflected
Administration
Who affects school culture
Daily interactions of staff students
support staff
and the outside community
School culture can be described as a
mainstream (assessment driven)
or
Transformative (student driven)
depending on the norms of those affecting
school culture
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
School culture is abt norms developed over time based on
bull Shared attitudes
bull Values Norms
bull Beliefs
bull Expectations
bull Relationship
bull Traditions of a school
The norms of a school are
what impact the way things operate
What is school culture
School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community
School culture is driven by and reflected
Administration
Who affects school culture
Daily interactions of staff students
support staff
and the outside community
School culture can be described as a
mainstream (assessment driven)
or
Transformative (student driven)
depending on the norms of those affecting
school culture
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community
School culture is driven by and reflected
Administration
Who affects school culture
Daily interactions of staff students
support staff
and the outside community
School culture can be described as a
mainstream (assessment driven)
or
Transformative (student driven)
depending on the norms of those affecting
school culture
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
School culture is driven by and reflected
Administration
Who affects school culture
Daily interactions of staff students
support staff
and the outside community
School culture can be described as a
mainstream (assessment driven)
or
Transformative (student driven)
depending on the norms of those affecting
school culture
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
School culture can be described as a
mainstream (assessment driven)
or
Transformative (student driven)
depending on the norms of those affecting
school culture
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Vision
ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
What does School Culture impact
Student Learning and behavior School Achievement
School Reform
There is an impact of school culture on
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Why Is School Culture Important
What research tells us
ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo
-Gary Phillips
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Goal
Committed to achievement
Accepted
Motivation
Self Efficacy
Cultural Bounded
Higher Performanc
e+
Goal Achievemen
t
Goal Track
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive
transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and
improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students
o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on
challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for
others
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose
Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility
Building onStrengths
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Culture
VALUES
ATTITUDES
BELIEFS
LANGUAGE
COMMUNICATION
BEHAVIOR
INDIVIDUAL
History Religion
Geography Politics
Government
Social-Peer Groups
Economics
Neighborhood
Community
Region
Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society
Clan
Gender
Events
Cultural Practices
Traditions
Customs
Race
Family
Ethnic Group
School Culture
Values-Attitudes-Beliefs
Mission-Vision-Goals
Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories
Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies
Decision-Making Communication
Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)
RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)
Administrator to
Staff to Staff
Staff to Student
Student to
Student
School to Parents
Community Staff Students
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture
1 Activities are based on assumptions
1 Activities are research-based
2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list
2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results
3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement
4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few
4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL
CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture
1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors
2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission
3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought
4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through
No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders
Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms
Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by
JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters
DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Try to Win
When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration
Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
9 External support
3 Mutual Trust
4 Unified communicati
on
8 Internal support
5 Good Communicatio
n
6 Negotiation
skill
7 Appropriate leadership
2 Relevant
SkillEffective Team
1 Clear Goal
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like
being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos
nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE
TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Reculturing versus
Restructuring
Changing The School Culture
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
STRUCTURE VS CULTURE
STRUCTURE
Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules
CULTURE
Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
TO CHANGE YOUR
SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals
Bring your staff together to find best practices
Sustain the culture through communication
Persist
Confront problems
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
What Do We Know About Effective Culture
Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve
Collegiality Appreciation and recognition
Experimentation Caring celebration humor
High expectations Involvement in decision making
Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important
Tangible support Traditions
Reaching out to the knowledge bases
Honest open communication
ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
It isrsquot difficult to change school culture
but remain optimistic
wwwschoolofeducatorscom
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big
bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
A MOMENT OF CLARITY
I learned that hellip
I realized that hellip
I was pleased that hellip
I was not aware thathellip
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649
Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl
Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649