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My success in school and life depends on this.
What is 'my own effort'?
Scholars, parents, and caregivers can use this to communicate with WVA staff.
What is 'ClassDojo'?
Instead of letting your emotions escalate when you're upset, you should try this.
What is 'Take a deep breath'?
A pillar of NHA/WVA that provides scholars with an excellent academic foundation.
What is 'Academic Excellence'?
Before it was the WVA Library, it was this.
What is the 'WVA Computer/Media Lab'?
This is a powerful way to improve relationships.
What is 'Positive Communication'?
When information from the radio, TV, or the internet/social media becomes overwhelming, some people disconnect from technology, also known as this.
What is 'Unplug'?
A WVA pillar that encourages scholars to take personal ownership of their success or failure.
What is 'Student Responsibility'?
The award WVA scholars receive if they successfully complete grades kindergarten through 8th at Winterfield Venture Academy.
What is a 'Compass Award'?
To communicate sadness, joy, irritation, anger, excitement, boredom, worry, calm, peace, etc.
What is 'Express your feelings'?
This calming technique involves deep breaths that cleanse the body, relaxes the mind, and allows you to find peace in the current moment.
What is 'Mindful Meditation'?
NHA recognizes 4 of these as necessary requirements for a successful experience at Winterfield Venture Academy.
What are 'Pillars'?
The official mascot of Winterfield Venture Academy.
What is a 'Rocketeer'?
A scholar could also use this to ask WVA teachers questions about assignments and other coursework.
What is 'Google Classroom'?
An intentional action to meet your needs. (Ex: exercise, meditation, reading, getting enough rest, stretching, breathing fresh air, watching your favorite movie, listening to music, cleaning your room, writing a list of things you are grateful to have in your life.)
What is 'Self-Care?'
A pillar of NHA/WVA that believes a strong moral identity is the foundation to student success.
What is 'Moral Focus'?
On any given day, she will wipe your tears, sit with you while you share your feelings, or tell you to stop goofing around in the hallway. She is the BEST school counselor at WVA ;)
Who is 'Mrs. Springs'? (Add 500 extra points if you answered this correctly)
This act is just as important as talking.
What is 'to listen'?
Parents and caregivers can do this when children feel worried or afraid.
What is 'Listen'?
A NHA pillar that focuses on our caregivers involvement in our scholars' academics, WVA school events, as well as, teaming with teachers and WVA staff.
What is 'Parental Partnership'?