School and Community

Catalog description

This course promotes engaging families and the community in meaningful, reciprocal, and mutually beneficial ways to promote each student's academic success and well-being . Additionally, the course emphasizes cultivating an inclusive, caring, and supportive school community that builds and maintains a safe, and healthy environment that meet the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each student. It emphasizes developing productive relationships with families and the community for the benefit of the students. The course emphasizes creating a school culture that values diversity where students are known, accepted, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. Finally, leaders are encouraged to create a culture defining high expectations, encouraging trust, and expecting all stakeholders to be responsible participants. The course provides opportunities to promote ethical and professional conduct which places children at the center of all decision­ making.