How many of you are tired of my cliches? Well, the one today is "Going the extra mile". I heard this from my teachers but especially my coaches when I was growing up. "If you are going to be the best, you must go the extra mile"!
It a pretty simple concept that extra hard work produces results. Usually that turns out to be true. I want to note one particular teacher this week that is "going the extra mile" with his students.
Mike McDowell has approximately 15 students that are failing both Math and Science for second quarter. He decided to contact all the parents (which he has done throughout the year) and offer his Saturday to work with them to pass for the quarter. Mike is not giving grades but making students come to school on their day off (and his) to make up the work and earn a passing grade. Lisha Vannoy has been helping Mike to make these parent contacts and will be also coming to school Saturday to help. Now, will all the students show up? Probably not but the ones that do will truly benefit from their efforts and also the teacher's effort.
There are many more "going the extra mile" stories with our staff but this was just one example. Keep in mind what you can do for your students and not what the students can't or won't do.
Alright, short sermon this week . . . End of the the First Semester! 90 more days :)
Enjoy your weekend. Go Patriots!!
It a pretty simple concept that extra hard work produces results. Usually that turns out to be true. I want to note one particular teacher this week that is "going the extra mile" with his students.
Mike McDowell has approximately 15 students that are failing both Math and Science for second quarter. He decided to contact all the parents (which he has done throughout the year) and offer his Saturday to work with them to pass for the quarter. Mike is not giving grades but making students come to school on their day off (and his) to make up the work and earn a passing grade. Lisha Vannoy has been helping Mike to make these parent contacts and will be also coming to school Saturday to help. Now, will all the students show up? Probably not but the ones that do will truly benefit from their efforts and also the teacher's effort.
There are many more "going the extra mile" stories with our staff but this was just one example. Keep in mind what you can do for your students and not what the students can't or won't do.
Alright, short sermon this week . . . End of the the First Semester! 90 more days :)
Enjoy your weekend. Go Patriots!!
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