NORMS
When should you establish your school's norms?
At the beginning of the year.
What should you do before your first year in a new building?
Research the school's history and traditions.
What is culture?
See poster.
What is a leader's role in establishing and maintaining a healthy culture?
They are the driving force.
What do you bring to the first staff meeting?
What is Food, Alex?
How should you establish Norms?
Collaboratively.
When is it appropriate to change or adapt school traditions?
Never... or after the first year if they suck.
How do leaders use culture to promote success?
Highlight the positives. Other answers may vary.
What are 2 skills that a leader should possess?
Judges' discretion.
What do you do when a staff member doesn't follow Norms (at a meeting)?
Address it privately. Make them wait a couple of days. Make them nervous.
Give 3 basics Norms that every school should follow.
1. Respect
2. Communication
3. Teamwork
4. Time
What is a way to highlight school history?
Answers may very.
What are the characteristics of a healthy school culture?
Positive, happy, smiling staff members and students, supportive administration, etc.
What are 2 things that will get you fired from your job?
Incidents involving money.
Inappropriate relations.
What team building activity will you do at your first staff meeting?
Answers may vary.