Today was another monumental day at school. For the first time, students were brought together to create the policies and consequences which they will follow in the upcoming year in the areas of attendance, lates, cellphone use and leaving school during the day. Areas, which up until now, had been the sole domain of the teachers and, usually, the principal. When I arrived to take over the principalship almost 4 years ago, attendance was an issue particularly relating to students arriving for sc… Continue

This week I was asked the question “What are some characteristics of an effective and progressive high school?” Now, being in a K - 12 school, I took some time and talked to a few of the students in the senior grades. They were a great help, as were the 4 people who answered my twitter call for help. Through their suggestions and ideas I was able to come up with 4 characteristics that seemed to capture the essence of an effective and progressive high school. Relevant Curriculum From my discus… Continue