Lead Where You Stand

SEL in post COVID schools

Mr. Ronald Gonzalez, Principal

LeadWhereYouStand@gmail.com

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The Story of the Equity/Privilege Walk2

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Accountability subgroups

All Students; Black or African American; Hispanic or

Latino; Students With Disabilities; Economically

Disadvantaged

2015-2016 Graduation Rate – 72% (up from 59%)

All subgroups met targets

2015 – Received tenure; City Citations, NYS Legislative

Citations; NYS Assembly Proclamations

2016 – NYS Administrator of the Year

2019 – Manhattan College Distinguished Service Award;

City Citations, NYS Legislative Citations; NYS Assembly

Proclamations

2020 – Graduation Rate projected at 84%

Needs Assessment & Consistent Feedback

from several constituents:

NYSED 2010 JIT Review

Consistent, focused classroom observations

Learning retreats

NYSED 2012-2016 multi-day visits

Learning Walks

Data-driven Target Populations

The Journey to Stability & Sustainability

Progress? Depends on who’s standards…4

Students want to know how much you care

before they care how much you know.

~ John C. Maxwell ~

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Involve & Ignite Students

Principal’s Advisory Council (PAC)

Print Name Signature

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal’s Advisory Council Nomination FormThe -- -- High School Principal’s Advisory Council is a

unique opportunity for students to have direct access to becoming self-driven agents of change. Aligned to our Mission Statement, the PAC is made up of students that express a high level interest in guiding the work of our school. PAC students demonstrate open-mindedness & critical thinking; communicate effectively; exude ethical values; and other characteristics aligned to personal development advancement.

Interested students must secure their counselor’s signature and at least 50 student signatures in the designated spaces below.

** There are no academic requirements associated with the PAC. Students must only demonstrate a willingness for “voice & choice” in the advancement of our school.

Student Name: _______________ Current Grade: _____Counselor Signature: _______________________

Student signatures are merely used to ensure that the larger HS student population identifies the above named student as a member of the Principal’s Advisory Council. In the event the larger student body has a specific item to be brought to the attention of the principal, they can relay information to the member of the PAC.

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Observe Classrooms Daily 7

B.A.S.I.C. Building A Sustainable Instructional Core

Use structured systems

Utilize student voice in the creation of instructional

expectations

Rules of Engagement

Coaching, mentoring, in-class coaching & administrative

feedback are all necessary

Low inference quick-walks (it’s just a post-it)

Classroom Environments

Neat and orderly environments;

Furniture organized in a way to foster collaborative

learning and discussions (no more rows);

Instructional charts (charts that can take the place of the

teacher when conferencing with students);

Rigorous, standards-based, relevant, and recent student

work (related to the most recent topic or unit) are

respectfully displayed (in the classroom and hallways)

The SEL Standard - The ARC

Social Workers Psychologist Counselors

Drug abuse Therapeutic Academic

Suicidal Social emotional Failing Classes

mediations Suicidal Excessive Cutting

Conflicts surrounding social media

Mediations Sexual Misconduct

Family problems/everyday problems

Sexual Misconduct  

  Social Media  

  Complex Mental health

 

Suspension Non SuspensionNotify support staff of student suspension (SLC Secretary).

Parent notified by the Dean or Administrator that the support staff will be speaking with the student.

Send referral with suspension dates and return dates.

Referral will be made to a social worker, psychologist. Or guidance counselor.

Return from suspension form is filled out and copy is given to SLC secretary.

In case of an emergency, the Administrator will call for support staff assistance and submit the referral later.

Weekly monitoring of student behavior 1-2 weeks after return. Behavior contract if necessary copy of the contract goes to SLC secretary.

Monitor behavior for 1-2 weeks

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Disciplinary System for Interventions Utilizing Support

Staff

Steps for Mediation and Return from

Suspension

ARC – Support Staff Return from

Suspension Form

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Student Name     

Incident Type or Description

    

Name of the Support Staff

   

Meeting Time    

Meeting Date    

Follow up Meeting Date

    

Smoking/ Drug usage policy

Below is the step by step processes for students who enter the

building looking like or smelling like they are using alcohol or

drugs.

∙ When a student comes to school in the morning and he

smells like marijuana, he should be immediately sent to the

nurse.

∙ The nurse will contact the administrator and parent.

∙ The parent will be notified to pick up the student. If the

parent is unable to pick the student up, then the student

will remain in ISD for the day.

∙ The Dean or Administrator will schedule a parent

conference.

∙ The Dean or Administrator will set up a meeting with Drug

& Alcohol Counselor and the student.

∙ Drug & Alcohol Counselor will follow up with

Administration.

The guidance suite

Staffing changes to reflect the importance of SEL

Rewritten PD plan focused on:

Restorative Circles

Understanding the unique needs of homeless and/or transient

students,

Dealing with illness/death

Ensuring access to technology for all

Present options

M.I.L.E.S. Reading Initiative

KNIGHTS DAYS

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Navigate the Politics11

Have an instructional focus

Highlight the low-hanging fruit

Honor Roll & On A Roll

From PTA to PTSA

Bring together your Community Based Organizations

Increase after-school opportunities

Understand community expectations

Create space for input & presence

M.O.M.S. Project

F.U.N.

Galvanize my School12

Galvanize my School13

PTA Registration

Drives

Voter Registration

Drives

Honor Roll

Announcements

Dedicatoin Services (during

halftime)

On A Roll Announcements

School Apparel Sales

Senior-Class Concession

Sales

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We cannot solve our problems with the same

thinking we used when we created them.

~ Albert Einstein ~

Ronald Gonzalez

LeadWhereYouStand@gmail.com

YOUR SCHOOL LETTERHEAD

Disciplinary System for Interventions Utilizing Support Staff

Social Workers Psychologist Counselors Drug abuse Therapeutic Academic Suicidal Social emotional Failing Classes mediations Suicidal Excessive Cutting Conflicts surrounding social media

Mediations Sexual Misconduct

Family problems/everyday problems

Sexual Misconduct

Social Media Complex Mental health

Support Staff Social Worker:

LIST ALL SOCIAL WORKERS STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO…

Support Staff Psychologist:

LIST ALL PSYCHOLOGISTS STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO…

Steps for Mediation and Return from Suspension

Suspension Non Suspension

1. Notify support staff of student suspension (SLC

Secretary).

1 Parent notified by the Dean or Administrator

that the support staff will be speaking with the

student.

2. Send referral with suspension dates and return

dates.

2 Referral will be made to a social worker,

psychologist. Or guidance counselor.

3. Return from suspension form is filled out and copy

is given to SLC secretary.

3 In case of an emergency, the Administrator will

call for support staff assistance and submit the

referral later.

4. Weekly monitoring of student behavior 1-2 weeks

after return. Behavior contract if necessary copy

of the contract goes to SLC secretary.

4 Monitor behavior for 1-2 weeks

YOUR SCHOOL LETTERHEAD

Return from suspension form for support staff

Please return completed form to the SLC secretary.

Student Name

Incident Type or Description

Name of the Support Staff

Meeting Time

Meeting Date

Follow up Meeting Date

Meeting

Outcome :______________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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YOUR SCHOOL LETTERHEAD

Smoking/ Drug usage policy

Below is the step by step processes for students who enter the building looking like or smelling

like they are using alcohol or drugs.

● When a student comes to school in the morning and he smells like marijuana, he

should be immediately sent to the nurse.

● The nurse will contact the administrator and parent.

● The parent will be notified to pick up the student. If the parent is unable to pick

the student up, then the student will remain in ISD for the day.

● The Dean or Administrator will schedule a parent conference.

● The Dean or Administrator will set up a meeting with Drug & Alcohol Counselor

and the student.

● Drug & Alcohol Counselor will follow up with Administration.

YOUR SCHOOL LETTERHEAD

Principal’s Advisory Council Nomination Form

The -- -- High School Principal’s Advisory Council is a unique opportunity for students to have direct access to becoming self-driven agents of change . Aligned to our Mission Statement, the PAC is made up of students that express a high level interest in guiding the work of our school. PAC students demonstrate open-mindedness & critical thinking; communicate effectively; exude ethical values; and other characteristics aligned to personal development advancement.

Interested students must secure their counselor’s signature and at least 50 student signatures in the designated spaces below. ** There are no academic requirements associated with the PAC. Students must only demonstrate a willingness for “voice & choice” in the advancement of our school.

Student Name: ____________________________ Current Grade: ____________________ Counselor Signature: _______________________

Student signatures are merely used to ensure that the larger HS student population identifies the above named student as a member of the Principal’s Advisory Council. In the event the larger student body has a specific item to be brought to the attention of the principal, they can relay information to the member of the PAC.

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Mount Vernon City School. District •Kenneth R. Hamilton Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL 100 California Road • Mount Vernon, New York 10552  914-665-5300 • Fax 914-665-5281

Ronald Gonzalez       Principal

MVHS ARC Information The Mount Vernon High School Academic Reflection Center (ARC) will serve as an opportunity for students to reflect upon their academic progress, personal educational goals and consider the appropriate steps needed to help complete their academic goals. The expectation for appropriate behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, indoor and outdoor athletic facilities as well as all other common areas to the MVHS will be communicated to students. Students will be reminded of and encouraged to consider the MVHS Student Code of Conduct while in the ARC. Students may be required to meet with teachers, security personnel, administration, clinical support staff, guidance, faculty and other staff in order to effectively communicate the expectations of the ARC and the overall Code of Conduct. ARC logs will be maintained in order to effectively guide and support students. Students in the ARC on multiple occasions can lead to further intervention strategies including but not limited to parent conferences, in-house suspension as well as out of school suspension.

DATE: ______________________

Student Last Name Student First Name Period Staff/Faculty SEL Strategy

Implemented