Winners Circle

Motto: "Going for MY goal ... going for the gold"

Winners’ Circle Program

The Winners' Circle Program works to improve the academic achievement and citizenship of students.

Encouraging and rewarding student's achievement in reading, math, and citizenship through a program of setting goals, celebrating, and rewarding goal achievement

Promoting parent's and guardians involvement in their student's education

Fostering school cohesiveness, identity, and pride.

Procedures for WINNERS’ CIRCLE ...

At the beginning of each nine week academic quarter, teachers assign every student an individual math and reading goal
(goals are intended to be attainable, yet challenging)

Teachers give goal charts, outlining each student's goals, to each student
A copy of the goals are given to the parents or guardians
(Teachers and Goal Buddies encourage the students to review their goals on a regular basis -- parents and guardians are asked to support and assist the efforts of their children in attaining their goals)

Once a student has achieved his/her quarterly goals, the teacher immediately recognizes the achievement by issuing a "Goal Award Certificate"

(new goals are set each quarter)

GOAL BUDDIES are caring volunteers affiliated with several local organizations and corporations. Within two weeks following the beginning of each quarter and after the individual goals are formulated, Goal buddies visit the classroom. Goal buddies interview each child and reinforce a positive view that the child can and will achieve their goals. the Goal Buddies return halfway through the quarter to check on the students' progress.

Students who have shown ....

    •    good citizenship
    •    social and emotional development
    •    a willingness to learn
    •    good study habits and good effort in completing work
    •    a caring attitude toward others ...
will have the opportunity to be selected to participate in the Winners’ Circle
A Winner's Circle Program is held each quarter honoring those students who have met their goals

Social and Emotional Development
    •    Follows school/bus/classroom rules
    •    Accepts authority
    •    Assumes and fulfills responsibilities
    •    Interacts cooperatively with others
    •    No out-of-school suspensions

Good Study Habits and Effort
    •    Participates in group discussions and activities
    •    Follows oral and written directions
    •    Listens
    •    Completes daily and homework assignments
    •    Stays on task in a group and works independently
    •    Completes assignments on time

Caring Attitude
    •    Shows respect and courtesy to all
    •    Makes good choices
    •    Displays good manners

Student Behavior
All students are expected to be courteous and helpful

Students have developed the following rules ...
    •    Be kind and respectful
    •    Listen and follow directions
    •    Stay in your seat
    •    Raise your hand to speak
    •    Take care of materials
    •    Hands off rule (no fighting)