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Grade Leadership
PROBLEM OF PRACTICE
RECOMMENDATIONS/NEXT STEPS
Have safety patrol officers chosen by the end of the fourth grade year in order to begin patrol at the start of the fifth grade year Allow students to take turns leading meetings and role play scenarios Encourage students with less exemplary behaviors to work toward becoming patrol members Establish a consistent meeting day and time Budget for rewards or treats for safety patrol members Create opportunites elsewhere throughout the school for students to display leadership skills
Objectives
Reduce bullying incidents
Goals
Increase the physical safety at Manning
Train 5th grade safety officers regarding rules, expectations and proper response techniques.
Role play safety scenarios and give input regarding best methods of enforcement Celebrations for the leadership qualities that went above and beyond
Manning Elementary is an older campus with an outdoor pod setting. Students must travel on outdoor sidewalks instead of indoor hallways. In reviewing the data from recent teacher, parent and student surveys it was apparent that a recurring theme was lack of school safety. So, we wanted to try and address this issue in a meaningful way. Our theory of action around this problem focused on preparing 5th grade students to patrol strategic locations on campus. In addition to creating a safer environment we also wanted to create a leadership program for our 5th graders. Eligibility was based on references from teachers and parents. Research indicated that consistent reinforcement of safety guidelines and routine role playing of safety scenarios would be the best means to build the leadership capacity of 5th graders which in turn would create a safer school environment for all students.
TEMPLATE DESIGN 2008
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
A drastic reduction of bullying/fighting incidents was noted as a direct result of safety officers being present. Prior to the onset of safety patrol there were 6 incidents in 5 weeks of either bullying or fighting. Since the onset of safety patrol there has only been one incident of bullying or fighting in a period of six months. All patrol officers scored at least a 95% on an assessment prior to beginning patrol. They were adequately informed of the rules and guidelines regarding the enforcement of those rules. 88% of the patrol offices felt extremely prepared for duty, 12% felt they would be better prepared if they had whistles or walkietalkies. 5 out of 5 teachers said that their participating students showed an increase in leadership skills in the classroom. 100% also agree that the increase in leadership was to some degree due to participation in safety patrol.
LESSONS LEARNED
Consistency with discipline and/or empowerment with all students is crucial for the success of the program Organization and structure must be the foundation of a successful program Quality AND quantity questions are equally important, in different ways. Transparency and communication is extremely important throughout the implementation and evaluation of a program.
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