Girl�s Rock-Nelsen Middle School 2

8/22/2019 Girls Rock-Nelsen Middle School 2

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6th Grade BuildingBelonging ProjectNelsen Middle SchoolKathlene Simpson


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School Improvement Plan

Building Equity & Access

Increase positive responses on parent

surveys Increase positive responses by students

on surveys including feelings of belonging

Increase connections between students

and community


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History

History of low family/parent involvement

Need for girls to feel empowered

Need for boys to feel connected

Need for 6th graders to feel like theybelong

Desire to increase community involvementat the school

Successful Latina group


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Meeting SIP Equity & Access Goals

Each student will be valued, connected, andachieving---no barriers.

SMART Goal #1:

By spring of 2011, students, staff and parentswill respond to survey questions 75% of the timethat Nelsen is a caring, respectful, learningcommunity.

Strategy:Implement programs that promote bettercitizenship, responsibility and respect within theschool community.


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SIP Measurements

Parent and Student surveys developed andimplemented

10% increase on students feeling safe withinour school community.

75% of parents called will respond I feelwelcomed at my childs school.


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Goals of Girls Rock

Increase Community & Family Involvement

Increase positive self-image

Create a support system for girls and families

Create a feeling of community

Build a culture of respect and positive relationships


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Community/Family Involvement

PTA volunteers for meetings

PTA support and budget

Family Volunteers

Family Networking Day

DOJO 3 Zumba Instructor

Treasure Mapping Coordinator

Community Careers Volunteers

Renton Chamber of Commerce communityinvolvement through providing female rolemodels


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Positive Self-Image & BuildingBelonging

Connectedness through vulnerabilities Confidence Building

Real girls presentation and discussion.

Conversations about nutritional & physicalhealth

Correlation between physical, nutritionaland emotional health

Zumba activity


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Positive Goal Setting & Careers

Treasure Mapping Goal Setting Collage

NASA Mechanical Engineer

Urban Area Security Initiative Coordinator,Emergency Preparedness Division

Cookie Shop Owner

Renton Fire Department


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A Community of Support

Friendships

Being a friend

Connections and support

structures for students

Connections and support structures for

families

Encouragement to continue relationshipsoutside of school


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Girls Rock Specific Data

The Question% Increase or

Decrease

1 I feel that I know myself and the things that make me happy. 7

2 I am happy with the way my body looks. 20

3 I practice good decision-making skills and dont feel pressure from my friends to do things I dont want to. -10

4 I feel that I can talk openly to my friends and family about my true feelings. -35

5 I am in touch with my emotions and always know how I am really feeling. 8

6I feel that I am always a good friend and can be trusted.

3

7 I am well organized and feel good about school. 10

8 I am doing well in school and I am able to complete assignments. 7

9 When I have a question in class, I feel comfortable asking for help. 5

10 I feel good about myself. 16

11I know who to go to when I need support.

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12I know that other girls often have trouble with the same issues that I do. 7

13I am confident, secure, and know that I am an important part of this world. 11


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Parent Data

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20

40

60

80

100

120

DoyouthinktheGirlsRock

grouphelped

yourdaughterfeelvalued

atNelsen?

DoyouthinkGirlsRock

helpedyour

daughterfeelconnected

totheNelsen

Community?

DoyouthinkGirlsRock

helpedyour

daughterbesuccessfulacademicallyat

Nelsen?

Doyouthinkyourchildhasle

arnedhow

to

bemoreresponsibledu

etoher

participationinGirlsRock?

Doyouthinkthatyourchildlearnedabout

respectorhow

toberesp

ectedand

respectfulduetoherparticipationinGirls

Rock?

Doyouthinkyourchildhasle

arnedtobea

bettercitizenduetoGir

lsRock?

DoyoufeellikethestaffatNelsencares

aboutyouandyour

child?

DoyoufeelwelcomeatNelsen?

DoyoufeelsafeatNelsen?

Doyoufeelthatyouand

yourchildare

respectedatNelsen?

Doyoufeellikeyouarepart

oftheNelsen

Community?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

% positive

% positive


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Student Data

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

DoyouthinktheGirlsRockg

rouphelped

youfeellikeanimportantpa

rtofNelsen?

DoyouthinkGirlsRockhe

lpedyoufeel

connectedtotheNelsenCommunity?

DoyouthinkGirlsRockh

elpedyoube

successfulacademically

atNelsen?

Doyouthinkyoulearnedhow

tobemore

responsibleduetoyourpar

ticipationin

GirlsRock?

Doyouthinkthatyoulearnedabout

respectorhow

toberespectedand

respectfulduetoyourpa

rticipationin

Doyouthinkyoulearnedt

obeabetter

citizenduetoGirlsRock?

Doyoufeellikethestaffat

Nelsencares

aboutyou?

DoyoufeelsafeatNelsen?

Doyoufeelthatyouare

respectedat

Nelsen?

DoyoufeellikeyouarepartoftheNelsen

Community?

Doyouthinkthereshouldbe

anothergirls

groupfor6thgradersne

xtyear?

Doyouthinkthereshouldbea

boysgroup?

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

% of positive

% of positive


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Whats Next?

What are our Needs?

Girls want to meet regularly

Boys want a group

Separate groups helps students feel safe

There is a need for all students to feel connected

There is a need to continue family & communityinvolvement

6th graders have the hardest time transitioning

6th grade parents also need a support system


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Proposal: 6th Grade

Community Building Project

2 teachers: 1 female, 1 male

Create support curriculum for 6th grade

students to help them transition to middleschool

Create a support system for students &families to build a sense of community &

safety

Encourage more regular participation bycommunity members at large

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