Mental Health
This is given to staff and students to address, alleviate, and support Mental Health
What is Mental Health Education, Support from SME's, Onsite professionals, Well Trained and qualified behavioral support staff.
Completing and submitting assignments on time, reviewing classwork, taking responsibility for actions are examples of this practice that the district implemented.
Because of this, Peter Papermaker is confident, excited, and feels prepared for the next steps after high school graduation
What are life skills programs, with focus on thinking (critical, creative, problem-solving), personal skills (self-awareness, self management) and interpersonal skills (communication, empathy, cooperation)
Solarus, Mill, Library, Banks, Farms, Tech companies, Sandy Valley, other industry partners, tradesmen, community/government leaders that assist with education around career paths, engaged hands on learning
What are learning partners
The methodology Nekoosa School District adopted with regards to curriculum
What is: All kids get the right services/education, at the right amount, at the right time and place.
These two A's are present and widely practiced
What is Mental Health Awareness & Acceptance
These are steady, consistent measures the district has in place to address all types of behaviors
What is setting high, yet realistic, expectations of students, staff, and family members
4k-5th Grade
6 Grade - 8th Grade
9th Grade - 12th Grade
What is the new Elementary, Middle and High School grade levels a result of restructure of grades within Nekoosa school district to ensure maximum learning within appropriate age groups and peers.
These are examples of the type of learning Nekoosa school district has implemented: Active participation, engaging interests, hands on learning, off site learning, recognition of participation
What is FUN learning
NAMI, Aspirus Mental.Behavioral Health, Counseling, Local Providers, Non-Profits, County Resources are all examples of
What are Community Partnerships engaged by the district to address, assess, monitor and support ongoing Mental Health concerns within the district.
Learning is no longer disrupted or classroom holds used as the district has taken these steps
What is Utilizing supports (BSPs) and resources to individually address behaviors and develop plans to ensure continuous learning.
The district has accessed and engaged local businesses, local government, non-profits, local organizations, clubs
What are community and organizational partnerships
Social Media, Parent Square, Peer Recognition Programs, School Shout Outs, Senior Sundays, Freshman Fridays, Sophomore Saturdays, Junior Wednesdays Humke Homeroom Spotlights, AMS Mondays, are just a few of the ways that Nekoosa is engaged in this...
What is Positive Recognition/Reinforcement, Building a Nekoosa culture/contentedness