Attendance
She can't sit still and stay in class.
She has a lot of energy and can focus on activities for a few minutes at a time. Let's find some strategies to heighten engagement and build focusing skills.
Sarah is manipulative and is a "frequent flyer"
Sarah has learned skills needed to get her needs met and get the attention she needs. She seeks out the support of caring adults.
Sam's goal is to get a B in math? That's unrealistic.
Sam has big dreams and goals. Sam believes in herself. Sam is confident. She is learning and practicing math skills, and making progress.
They come from a bad home.
They have learned so many skills to protect themself. I'm so proud of them for getting to school as often as they can.
Jordan is never here.
I wonder what responsibilities Jordan has outside of school. What barriers might there be? How can we leverage our resources to support Jordan and his family in getting to school more often?
They are so difficult to handle.
They’re learning how to regulate their emotions. They are demonstrating developmentally appropriate behaviors.
Calvin refuses to follow the instructions for the project so he gets left behind.
I wonder if Calvin needs some support getting started. Can he work as a pair with another student? Let's check and see if he has all the supplies he needs for the project.
Aleksander never listens to the adults.
Aleksander is independent and has his own specific vision for how he wants his projects to turn out.
Kids are spending too much time in the hall and are never on time to class.
Our students are so outgoing! Their capability to communicate and interact with their peers is incredible. They are full of energy and enthusiasm, making transitions an exciting part of the day. We’re guiding them through smoother transitions.
That queer kid who wears the tail to school is a victim of constant bullying.
I can only imagine the courage it takes for a young person to be themself so authentically! They are a role model for other students who don't yet feel comfortable being themselves.
These kids have such short attention spans! They get distracted so easily.
Students are able to take in so much information from many sources. They have so much natural curiosity that they can channel. They understand self-care and are giving themselves mental breaks when needed.
Our Black kids are at-risk.
Our school is at risk of losing the perspectives and experiences of our Black students. Let's explore how we can amplify the voices of our Black families and community members so we can all thrive.
Theo is always getting marked truant.
I'm glad that Theo is making it to school so we know he's safe. Let's explore strategies for helping him get into the classroom.
Lauren is a compulsive liar, you should never trust what she says.
Let's see if we can get Lauren outside counseling so she has someone to share with. As a general rule, I'm going to continue listening to what Lauren says and encourage her when she is being honest. Let's work as a team so that no adult is one-on-one with Lauren, for safety.
Kai is reading way below grade level.
Kai has developed strong listening comprehension skills. Kai is continuing to make progress toward their reading goals.
Ugh, teenagers are the worst!
The developmental stages of teenage brains are fascinating! The social and academic demands upon them while their frontal cortexes are developing is wild.