In Greater Clark , we believe all students need to learn and master the work ethic skills necessary to succeed in school and in life . As a result , we have created a PRIDE © program that teaches and positively reinforces Persistence , Respectfulness , Initiative , Dependability , and Efficiency to all of our students on a daily basis from preschool through 12th grade .
The PRIDE © program was developed by a team of educators in cooperation with business and community leaders . The goal of PRIDE is to build students of strong character who will not only strengthen our school district , but eventually our entire community .
PRIDE © COMPONENTS
• Behavior matrix which explains specific behavior expectations at school .
• Direct and ongoing teaching of behavioral expectation .
• PRIDE © acknowledge system to positively reinforce appropriate behavior .
• Data collection to decide on further lessons and other interventions .
GOVERNOR ’ S WORK ETHIC CERTIFICATE
As a culminating acknowledgment of PRIDE ©, Greater Clark County Schools created the Work Ethic Certificate , which is now the model for the Governor of Indiana ’ s Work Ethic Certificate . The certificate , which can be earned by seniors , is recognized by many area employers and organizations who provide specific benefits to seniors who have earned the certificate . To earn the certificate , a senior must possess PRIDE © skills , have 98 percent attendance , have no more than one behavioral referral , have six hours of school or community service , and graduate with at least a “ C ” grade point average . Fifth grade and eighth grade students also have the opportunity to earn the certificate by following the same criteria as seniors , with less required school or community service hours ( eighth grade - four hours and fifth grade -two hours ). In addition , fifth grade students must earn a PRIDE © score of at least seven out of eight possible points . The score measures a student ’ s level of proficiency in Persistence , Respectfulness , Initiative , Dependability and Efficiency as determined by their classroom teacher .
GREATER CLARK COUNTY SCHOOLS 2022-2023 DIRECTORY | A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEWS AND TRIBUNE 11