1. DCES “TEAMS”
WHO AND WHAT?

2. What are Teams?
DCES teams help build camaraderie, positivity, pride, and praise.
Students belong to their Team throughout their time at dces.
The teams will “compete” for points throughout the day by displaying positive behavior and academic excellence.

3. ISAZI “Scholar” TEAM MOTTO Victory in Knowledge Character Traits:
Curious
Critical Thinkers
Evaluators
Uses Inferencing
Alert
Flexible Thinkers
TEAM MOTTO
Victory in Knowledge

4. Together we are Stronger
AMIZADE
“Friend”
Character Traits:
Friendly
Shines light on others
Positive
Thoughtful
Truthful
Agreeable
TEAM MOTTO
Together we are Stronger

5. SONADORE “Dreamer” TEAM MOTTO Dream it…become it Character Traits:
High Expectations
Imaginative
Creative
Sees what “can be”
Courage
Inspired
TEAM MOTTO
Dream it…become it

6. VANGUARD “Leader” TEAM MOTTO We Rise by Lifting Others
Character Traits:
Empower others
Encourage others
High performers
Decision makers
Accomplished
Sets an example
TEAM MOTTO
We Rise by Lifting Others

7. DCES ESSENTIAL FIVE Respond with “yes ma’am” and “no sir”
Make eye contact when someone is speaking
Respect other students’ comments, opinions, and ideas
Surprise others by performing “random acts of kindness”
No matter what the circumstances, always be honest

8. YOU CAN HELP YOUR TEAM WIN!
POINTS
How do I Earn them?
Modeling our Essential 5 (Teachers give you these points)
Attendance (Each week you are here all week you earn a point)
Grades…
All A’s=5pts per 9wks
All A’s and B’s=3pts per 9wks
YOU CAN HELP YOUR TEAM WIN!

9. SHOUT OUTS
When you see a Classmate or Teacher modeling our DCES Essential 5 give them a “Shout out”! You can write them down and put them in the basket in the front office! We will announce these in the morning announcements.

10. FUN STUFF! Meetings celebrations
Each 9 weeks we have Team Meetings to learn TEAM cheers, and display our Team SPIRIT! (Build Unity)
Teams will Dress in Team Spirit attire on meeting days! (GO ALL OUT)
We will have Dress for Success Days (You will dress to Impress)
The Team with the most points each 9 weeks will participate in a Celebration. In the past we have had…
Black Light Party
Color Run
Silly String Super Hero Party
Fall Festival (With costumes)