At The Heights, students find support in our Learning Academy, a structured intervention beyond Response to Intervention (RTI) led by students who desire to be future educators. This initiative prioritizes both academic development and personal growth, offering tailored tutoring and guidance sessions. The Learning Academy emphasizes the importance of academic success. Ultimately, the Heights Learning Academy empowers students to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential, academically and beyond. Learn more about our guidelines here.
The Heights PBIS Commitment
Empowering Positive Behavior and Growth with PBIS and MicroUniversity: Strengthening Our Community Together
At North Heights Community School, we're dedicated to fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. As part of our commitment to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), we've implemented a comprehensive and innovative approach that goes beyond traditional methods, seamlessly integrating the transformative pathways of MicroUniversity.
Introducing PBIS: A Holistic Approach to Positive Behavior
While our PBIS App includes documentation of Category One and Category Two referrals, this is just one aspect of our multifaceted strategy. We go beyond punitive measures, focusing on restorative practices and providing opportunities for students to reflect, learn, and grow through our MicroUniversity offerings.
MicroUniversity: Nurturing Well-Rounded Students
MicroUniversity offers three distinct pathways—The Heights Learning Academy, MicroService, and The Heights Second Chances—that empower students to overcome challenges, develop new skills, and achieve their full potential.
The Heights Learning Academy: Supports students' academic success and personal development through targeted tutoring, structured interventions, and holistic support.
MicroService: Transforms referrals into opportunities for growth by engaging students in community service and guided reflection, fostering responsibility and positive citizenship.
The Heights Second Chances: Provides retraining, mentorship, and job shadowing opportunities for students facing challenges or seeking new paths in their careers.
MicroSociety: Recognizing and Rewarding Positive Actions
We celebrate students who go above and beyond to embody our soaring expectations through our unique MicroSociety initiative. Students earn performance bonuses for exceptional behavior, valued at $10 MicroBucks, and monthly attendance bonuses for perfect attendance, valued at $20 MicroBucks.
PBIS App: Streamlining Communication and Support
The PBIS app serves as a platform for documenting referrals and tracking students' progress. Parents and guardians can stay informed and involved in their child's development.
Through PBIS and MicroUniversity, North Heights Community School strengthens our community by prioritizing students' overall growth and providing them with the tools they need to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Learn more about our programs and guidelines here.
Relearn in The Heights Learning Academy: Empowering Students to Reach their Academic Potential (Coming in the 2024-2025 School Year)
Retrain in The Heights Second Chances: (Coming in the 2024-2025 School Year)
The Heights Second Chances program offers students the opportunity to retrain and grow in new roles when facing challenges in previous positions or wishing to explore new paths. This program empowers students by providing targeted retraining, mentorship, and personalized support tailored to individual needs. The Heights Second Chances program ultimately fosters resilience, adaptability, and personal growth, guiding students toward successful futures and new opportunities. Learn more about our guidelines here.
Reflect in MicroService: Turning Referrals into Positive Actions
When a student receives a Category One referral, they're provided with an opportunity for growth through MicroService. Rather than simply facing consequences, students are empowered to turn their referrals into positive actions. During MicroService, students actively contribute to their school community through tasks such as cleaning and organizing. It's a chance for them to learn responsibility, accountability, and the value of giving back. It's important to note that during MicroService, students do not receive their daily rate of pay, reinforcing the notion that positive behavior is its own reward. Learn more about our guidelines here.
Join Us in Cultivating a Positive Environment
At North Heights Community School, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and by fostering a positive and supportive environment, we can help them reach their full potential. Our holistic approach to PBIS, including MicroSociety, performance/attendance bonuses, The Heights Learning Academy, MicroService, and The Heights Second Chances, reflects our commitment to nurturing not only academic success but also social, emotional, and civic growth.
Together, let's continue to build a community where every student feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive as considerate citizens, embodying #TheHeightsWay.
The Heights SOARing Expectations
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