Bill Bond Sponsored by: VALIC

December 1 st, 1997

8 students shot: 3 died, 5 wounded

Tuesday, December 2 nd, 1997 School reopens 85% student attendance 100% teacher attendance Counselors and clergy present.

Wednesday, December 3 rd, 1997 Counselors Law Enforcement officers Media “We have our teachers and we have each other.”

Thursday, December 4 th, 1997 No media, counselors, or law enforcement officers. Normal bell schedule. “A” material for engaged student learning.

Friday, December 5 th, 1997 Funeral for Jessica James, Nicole Hadley, and Casey Steger. Girls basketball tournament.

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

December 8 th - 20 th All teachers present. Teachers are there for their students. Engaging students minds in learning. Wounded students return to school.

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

We Believe in Heath High School Sense 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 Teachers Key to motivation Key to attitudes Key to achievement Key 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 promote Students 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 Participation Gives a sense of ownership Responsibility Leadership Collaborate in learning

Orderly & Focused Classrooms Routines Behavioral expectations Celebrate success Clear conequences

Last Night as Principal.