John H. Cherry Elementary has received a Capturing
Kids’ Hearts National Showcase SchoolsTM
award for the 2017-2018 school year from the Flippen Group.
Two years ago, Cherry Elementary began an
initiative to transform the campus into an emotionally safe and relationally
connected place for students, staff, and parents to come alive with a love for
learning.
After researching programs used by some of the
nation’s most successful schools, Bay City ISD leaders chose to join
hands with the Flippen Group to bring Capturing Kids’ HeartsⓇ to its campuses. Teachers and staff learned processes to increase
students’ connectedness with both peers and adults on campus. They learned how
to create a classroom environment where students are excited to enter and learn
every day. As a result of implementing Capturing Kids’ Hearts, Cherry Elementary has enjoyed a decrease in disciplinary incidents and bullying, and an improvement in campus climate.
Since 1990, campuses across the country have
experienced amazing outcomes with Capturing Kids’ Hearts tools and
processes by creating socio-emotional safety conducive to learning. The Flippen
Group provides educators the skills they need to change the trajectory of
students’ lives. Openness replaces defensiveness. Judging and feelings
of being judged are replaced with acceptance and real connectedness to
the school. “Discipline problems nearly non-existent,” and “Academic
achievement constantly improving,” are common feedback following Capturing
Kids’ Hearts implementation.
Through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National
Showcase Schools awards, the Flippen Group recognizes and celebrates
campuses that go the extra mile each day, building an environment where
students and staff feel safe and connected. The Flippen Group believes unsung
heroes who produce exemplary outcomes in schools and pave the way for other
schools to follow, need and deserve recognition for a job well done.
Capturing Kids’ Hearts campuses across the country were considered for these awards
based on the following criteria: 1) nomination based on observation, 2) level of
implementation of Capturing Kids’ Hearts processes by all staff as
measured by online surveys, and 3) data demonstrating that Capturing Kids’
Hearts has made a significant improvement in attendance, discipline,
climate/culture, or academics.
A Flippen Group team visited each nominated
campus to gather additional quantitative and qualitative data, and to interview
students, teachers, administrators, and parents. They used a matrix of key
measurements to gather information during the campus walk-through. Finally, an
additional survey was conducted to collect feedback regarding the perceived
climate and culture of the campus and its conduciveness to learning. Following
this visit, the selection team reviewed all accumulated data and selected the
campuses to receive the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase
Schools awards.
The Flippen Group is proud to recognize these
outstanding individuals who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in
the lives of our children. As we identify these remarkable schools, campus
leaders, and teachers each year, please join us in celebrating them as some of
the most skilled and effective educators in the country!
For more information about the Capturing
Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools awards, contact:
Tanya Peterson
Flippen Group
Office Phone: 1-800-316-4311
Office Fax: 1-877-941-4700
info@flippengroup.com
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