Many of the factors
that make today’s students feel connected or bond with their school
are the same ones that made us feel good about school experiences when
we were students…
- being known and appreciated
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being part of something bigger
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being included
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being cared for
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being in a comfortable environment
where learning can take place
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How do students feel
connected at Alamitos? |
- building friendships
- receiving good grades on a test or an
assignment
- participate in after school or lunch time
sports
- volunteering to clean up the campus
- decorating the before dances
- taking part in the limo lunch
- helping other students
- dressing up on theme days
- being recognized by a teacher
- being a member of the Honors and Condor Clubs
- performing in choral or instrumental concerts
- sharing an idea in class that is praised by
the teacher and fellow students
- experiencing success
- attending after school tutoring
- participating in the Boys and Girls Club at
Alamitos
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How can parents
help their children feel more connected to school?
Parents can… |
- discuss you children’s day at school with
them
- set reasonable, yet high expectations
- applaud positive peer choices
- place importance on their report cards and
discuss grades
- praise liberally for extracurricular and
curricular successes
- encourage them to be involved clubs, sports,
and other activities
- continue to be involved in the STPA and
volunteer on campus
- attend their events and activities
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| Alamitos staff is dedicated to
making all Alamitos students feel connected at school, which greatly
increases the likelihood that they will attain both academic and
social success. We want our students to know that they are an
important part of the Alamitos community. We get to know our students
and we try to help them get to know one another. Our goal is for all
Alamitos students to have fond memories of the middle school years,
because of the academic success they achieved and the positive
relationships they made. |