Over the past few months at Licking Valley High School, we asked our staffulty to pick a student that encourages them to come to school every day. When the staff member had chosen a student, we had that student schedule a time to meet with the teacher to be outside of the classroom. By nature, most of the students assumed that being called away from the classroom out into the hallway was due to something bad they had done. Staff members would then read a letter that they had prepared, and the interaction was recorded. The students were then given the letter that was read aloud to them.
This project took time and a lot of patience. However, the payoff has been priceless. While not all teachers participated in this project everyone was very pleased with the final video and agreed that what was put together showed a great reflection of the staff. They appreciate the time and commitment that every students give to us as a staff each and every day.
As the school adviser I will say this Renaissance program is successful due to the commitment of the students in the class and with the support that is given by the staff and administration.