Mrs. Nettles High Self-Esteem Program 

Dyett School	Calendar/Planner	Future Beings
History of Program	Parent Involvement	About Me
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Last Updated: July 24, 2002

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History of Program.
The High Self-Esteem Program was established in September,1996  under the sponsorship of Mrs. Nettles, Ms. Nunn, and Mrs. Lee with an initial enrollment of twenty students. This first group of volunteer students met once a week for two periods to discuss and develop by-laws, a program motto, and activities that would enhance academic performance, social development and ongoing positive character of all students. As the years progress, new students volunteer and enroll into this program, addendums are submitted to address student needs, suggestions are encouraged, and concerns of building staff and parents are all incorporated. However, the ultimate goal of the High Self-Esteem Program is to work with the school and parents in exposing and providing as many opportunities as possible for students as they mature into well-rounded individuals.

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Guidelines
High Self-Esteem students are expected to follow a routine schedule within the program along with the school policy designed for children enrolled in the public schools. Locally speaking, students who volunteer for this program are expected to adhere to the following by-laws:
-submit application
- dress to impress on "Thursday's Professional Day".
- meet with sponsor(s) for attendance update, attire check out, and assignments
- submit weekly dues to program treasurer
- support  all school fund raisers and school functions
-extend courtesy by greeting all staff and visitors
-meet all class requirements before attending any High Self-Esteem activity  
-encourage parents to attend and support school and community functions
-volunteer for minimum of community service hours
 
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Calendar/Planner
Participants should be aware of all activities within the school whether they are in attendance or not. Therefore, they are expected to document and have more than one reference of  all useful information regarding activities on individual calendars and student planners. Report Card Pick-up, classwork, homework, School Improvement Plan  meetings, assemblies, recognition programs, after school programs, sports events, Parent Shadow Day, and banquets are just some of the highlights that encourage student awareness and organizational skills.

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Parent Involvement
Parents are always welcome to visit and/or assist in school activities. Therefore, one of the missions of  High Self-Esteem Program  members is to encourage other students to join them in  improving parent participation in school and community functions.

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Future Beings  
 In looking beyond this stepping stone of support, participants are expected to become more and more aware of their surroundings, develop an understanding of their learning environment, become somewhat independent, and self-confident as they mature and continue to challenge academic, social, and economic issues.  

 
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