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Incorporating Expressions of Gratitude into the School Day
Valor students (and staff) frequently show gratitude and appreciation for an action of another participant.
Faculty Social-Emotional Learning
Valor educators participate in similar social-emotional learning activities as students.
Teachers as Coaches (“Pride Leaders”) for Small Groups
Teachers are mentors to small, single-gendered groups called “Prides.” In the mentor role for these groups, teachers are referred to as “Pride Leaders.”
Shared Commitments of the School Community
“The Valor Commitments” serve as the primary agreements community members make with each other, which guide the three primary responsibilities to improve oneself, relationships, and the community.
Addressing Skill Gaps with Foundation Weeks at Valor Collegiate Academies
Teachers utilize time during which their classes do not introduce new content to assess student progress and remediate skill gaps during Foundation Weeks.
Grouping Students Based on Need at Valor Collegiate Academies
Valor teachers take time to get to know their students and understand their learning needs, later using this profile data to best group students based on their needs.
Sample Content Focus Mini Lesson at Valor Collegiate Academies
Mini lessons are a consistent feature of Valor’s approach to math instruction, providing students with extra time for skill building and to fill knowledge gaps.
Locust Grove Middle School
Locust Grove Middle School is a 6th-8th grade personalized learning school in Henry County School District in Georgia.
Students Pursue Career-Based Projects
Students complete long-term projects within “houses” that align to career pathways.
Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with special education needs at Locust Grove receive the benefits of personalized learning and individualized education plans.