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ENGAGING PEOPLE THROUGH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

ENGAGING PEOPLE THROUGH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE. Gary Polacca PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY KEAMS CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL K-2 SCHOOL. GOAL FOR THE PROJECT.

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ENGAGING PEOPLE THROUGH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

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  1. ENGAGING PEOPLE THROUGH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE Gary Polacca • PRINCIPAL’S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY KEAMS CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • K-2 SCHOOL

  2. GOAL FOR THE PROJECT • THE SCHOOL WILL BRING AWARENESS TO STUDENTS OF THEIR NATIVE IDENTITY THROUGH EVENTS AND PROJECTS THAT WILL HELP NATIVE STUDENTS TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CULTURAL IDENTITY, THROUGH THE USE OF VARIOUS RESOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CUSTOMS, VALUES, NORMS, AND TRADITIONS OF THEIR CULTURE.

  3. THE SCHOOL WILL INCLUDE TRIBAL ELDERS IN TEACHING THE CULTURE, CUSTOMS AND VALUES · Native Indian Awareness Week held in recognition of culture and traditions of the Hopi and Navajo Tribes. · Native Elders were part of the demonstration activities which included the various arts and crafts of the tribes. · Native Elders sang traditional songs which the students of both the Hopi and Navajo preformed traditional dances. · Native Elders were invited to present the traditional values and norms that tribal members are expected to live by thereby creating a healthy and safe home environment for our students.

  4. THE PHYSICAL APPEARANCE OF THE SCHOOL REFLECTS THE TRIBAL CULTURE · Students were engaged in various art projects which reflected the symbols and artistic creations of both the Hopi and Navajo cultures. Projects were displayed throughout the school. · Language Development will be included as part of our 21st Century afterschool program, which will utilize parents who are knowledgeable in the area of tribal language and culture of the Hopi and Navajo people.

  5. THE SCHOOL WILL UTILIZE THE VALUES OF THE TRIBES IN CREATING PROCEDURES THAT ENABLES A POSITIVE, HEALTHY AND SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. · Native Elders presented on the morals and values of the Hopi and Navajo people, especially as it related to respect, listening, and motivation to do well in all areas, “Walking in Beauty,” and “What is a Hopi.” · CST team implemented behavior issues as part of CST determination. Parents were included and communicated how the school might help them with behavior issues. · PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) Model was created as part of the school’s attempt to create a more positive/safe learning structure. · Staff, students, parents, and visitors will be positive in all communication and interactions. Supporting students in their attempt to progress academically and socially.

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