SOUTHEAST SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCIL

In 1991 Southeast School joined the Alliance for Achievement program, now known as the Southeast School Community Council. The goal of the program is to form a close school community partnership with open, two-way communication among parents, teachers, students and community members. In an effort to achieve this goal, we have identified four main objectives upon which we can all focus.

1.     Reading
        Southeast students will read well, read often and enjoy reading.
2.     Communication
        Southeast students will learn to communicate effectively through development of
        listening, speaking and writing skills.
3.     Healthy Mind & Body
        Southeast students will feel good about themselves and make healthy choices.
4.     Respect for Self & Others
        Southeast students will treat other people fairly, tolerantly and respectfully, use good
        manners; and display common courtesies.
5.    Math
       Southeast students will master basic math concepts and problem-solving skills
       and apply them using a variety of techniques.

READING: SOUTHEAST STUDENTS WILL READ WELL AND READ OFTEN

The School Community expects students to

1. read to a family member or listen to a family member read at least once a week;
2. talk about reading with family members, friends and/or teachers once a week;
3. write about their reading experiences at least once a week in school;
4. use the SQ3R method in grades 3-5 when reading material.

1. read to or listen to each child at least once a week;
2. encourage their children to read to each other;
3. talk about reading with their children;
4. set a family reading time as a family activity.

1. read to students daily;
2. require students to read each day during the Silent Sustained Reading period;
3. make "Writing About Reading" assignments each grading period;
4. conduct class discussions about reading;
5. teach students in grades 3-5 to use and practice applying the SQ3R method of reading. (SQ3R = Scan the material to be read, ask some Questions you would like answered, Read the material, Review the material and Re-read the material as necessary to answer questions and/or master the material).

The School Community expects students to

1. practice active listening skills;
2. speak clearly and appropriately;
3. practice writing on a daily basis;
4. identify and express feelings appropriately;
5. "think before they speak".

1. listen attentively to their children (eye contact, positive acknowledgements);
2. praise children for using a polite tone of voice;
3. encourage their children to write letters or make telephone calls to relatives/friends at least once a month;
4. reinforce the appropriate way to enter and exit a conversation;
5. acknowledge their child’s feelings and help them express their feelings in an appropriate manner.

1. teach active listening skills daily;
2. require students to write for a designated purpose each day;
3. require students to speak clearly and appropriately when asking or responding to questions;
4. insure each child has the opportunity to express himself/herself daily;
5. teach and reinforce public speaking skill through oral reports, introductions, etc.

The School Community expects students to

1. get adequate rest and exercise;
2. eat a balanced diet;
3. dress appropriately for the weather conditions and school activities;
4. start each day with a positive attitude;
5. avoid using substances harmful to the body (tobacco, inhalants, etc.).

1. set and enforce a bed time to insure adequate rest;
2. provide nutritious meals and snacks for their children;
3. provide opportunities for their children to participate in physical activities each day;
4. set a positive role model for their children and not misuse drugs or alcohol;
5. start each day with a positive attitude and encourage their children to do the same.

1. teach appropriate nutritional habits;
2. include physical activity in each school day;
3. educate students about the dangers/harmful effects of drugs and alcohol on the body;
4. be a positive role model for students and not misuse drugs or alcohol;
5. start each day with a positive attitude and encourage their students to do the same.

The School Community expects students to

1. take pride in themselves and their school work;
2. respect and follow community rules and laws;
3. to be honest;
4. respect other people’s property;
5. exhibit good table and telephone manners;
6. make proper introductions, greet and respond to people warmly and respectfully;
7. pay a sincere compliment to someone each day and accept compliments sincerely.

1. teach their children self-respect and to take pride in their work;
2. teach children to respect their own and other people’s property;
3. teach and reinforce school and community rules and laws;
4. teach their children to value honesty;
5. encourage their children to help others;
6. teach and reinforce table and telephone manners;
7. teach their children to give and receive sincere compliments;
8. discipline their children in an appropriate and consistent manner.

1. encourage and reinforce students for being polite and helpful to others;
2. teach and reinforce table and telephone manners;
3. teach students to make proper introductions;
4. teach and encourage students to give and receive sincere compliments;
5. teach and reinforce school and community rules and laws;
6. teach students to respect their own and other people’s property;
7. reinforce students for demonstrating honesty, self-respect and pride in their work;
8. discipline children consistently and appropriately.