Teachers Are My Heroes Bill Bond

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December 1st, 1997

8 students shot: 3 died, 5 wounded

Tuesday, December 2nd, 1997School reopens 85% student attendance100% teacher attendanceCounselors and clergy present.

Wednesday, December 3rd, 1997CounselorsLaw Enforcement officersMedia “We have our teachers and we have each

other.”

Thursday, December 4th, 1997No media, counselors, or law enforcement

officers.Normal bell schedule.“A” material for engaged student learning.

Friday, December 5th, 1997Funeral for Jessica James, Nicole Hadley, and

Casey Steger. Girls basketball tournament.

Saturday, December 6th, 1997Remove memorial of flowers and posters. Heath band marches in Christmas parade.

December 8th- 20th

All teachers present.Teachers are there for their students. Engaging students minds in learning.Wounded students return to school.

January 2nd – June 1st. Teachers there everyday for their students. No students withdrew from school.No teachers retired or transferred.All teachers returned for 1998-1999 school

year.

We Believe in Heath High SchoolSense of belonging Connection to others Feeling worthy and capable

Success is a Choice, We Choose to Succeed.High expectations for all students. Students want to learn.Sense of accomplishment.Connect learning to student concerns.

Students Relationships with TeachersKey to motivationKey to attitudesKey to achievementKey to discipline

A Great School Has…A challenging and engaging curriculum.Respectful relationships between teachers,

students, and parents. Frequent opportunities for student

participation.

Teacher Relationships promoteStudents learn best from caring adults with

high expectations. Mutual respect.Parents should feel welcome. Small learning communities.Connection to teachers.Adults are r0le models.

Student ParticipationGives a sense of ownershipResponsibilityLeadershipCollaborate in learning

Orderly & Focused ClassroomsRoutinesBehavioral expectationsCelebrate successClear conequences

Last Night as Principal.