TO CAPTURE KIDS’ MINDS, YOU FIRST HAVE TO CAPTURE THEIR HEARTS
CAPTURING KIDS' HEARTS
WE’RE PROUD TO BE A NATIONAL SHOWCASE SCHOOL
Because of the rigor of the evaluation process, the Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School award is both a high aspiration and an exemplary recognition of excellence.
New Summit Charter Academy is proud to recognize the outstanding educators who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in the lives of our children. We identify as a Capturing Kids’ Hearts school and educators, we celebrate the remarkable work we have accomplished!
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EXCEL MODEL
New Summit Charter Academy is a Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School. That being said, we follow a CKH model of interaction and relationship-building strategies; the EXCEL model. Every person in our building follows this example and leads our students to the same model. Below is a summary you will see and hear referenced frequently.
SOCIAL CONTRACTS
The social contracts are a key piece of Capturing Kids’ Hearts and have become the centerpiece of the classroom culture.
Built on four basic questions:
• How do you want to be treated by me (leader)?
• How do you want to be treated by each other?
• How do you think I (leader) want to be treated by you?
• How do you want to treat each other when there is conflict?
Every social contract includes three ideas: effort, listening, no put-downs with RESPECT being a key element. Questioning helps process the specifics of what that looks like (playground, lunch, etc).
