We are excited to share with you about one of our public charter school partnerships, OnePurpose School. This TK-2nd grade charter opened its doors in August 2015 and is excited to be finishing year two strong. OnePurpose School is located in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco. Currently, there are 125 students enrolled, and next year we will be growing with our students and introducing a 3rd grade classroom. Seneca’s Unconditional Education program has been partnering with OnePurpose (OP) since the beginning. We have been supporting the school’s vision and belief that all students, given the resources they need, are able to be successful in school, go to and graduate from college. There have already been many success stories here at OP and we are looking forward to even more as we grow. We’d like to take some time and share two with you.
One success story is about a current second grade student. Ana* came into 1st grade last year at OP on a pre-reading level (which is typically the level students enter at in Kindergarten). She is an EL student and her parents came into school concerned about her learning. Ana had never received additional supports at her previous school; however, at OnePurpose she entered into academic intervention immediately and began making progress. After a year of intervention, relationship building with her family, and self-confidence building for Ana through social skill groups, we are excited to report that she is now on grade level and is exited from her intervention groups.
Another success story is about a 1st grade student who started at OP in Kindergarten. During this time, all teachers were trained on trauma-informed education and learned different strategies to support students in the classroom. Brandon* was able to maintain his academics in class, however, at times became easily frustrated and would respond to this frustration by putting his hands on other students and/or running out of the classroom leading to many office referrals. In Kindergarten he had a star chart, which we found was helpful, however, we continued to notice behavior. As a team, we strategically placed him his 1st grade classroom and provided him with tickets that he could use throughout the day to take breaks. His teacher utilized PBIS strategies in class by setting clear expectations. Brandon knew what to expect in his classroom. She also built a strong relationship with Brandon and his mom. At this time, we are happy to report that Brandon continues to remain on grade level and does not use his break cards anymore. He has not had an office referral since September. He would rather be in his classroom community and “not miss out”.
Feel free to come by and check out how Unconditional Education and OnePurpose School are working together to make these success stories possible. We have safe created a space for students to have ownership and success within their own school experiences.
One success story is about a current second grade student. Ana* came into 1st grade last year at OP on a pre-reading level (which is typically the level students enter at in Kindergarten). She is an EL student and her parents came into school concerned about her learning. Ana had never received additional supports at her previous school; however, at OnePurpose she entered into academic intervention immediately and began making progress. After a year of intervention, relationship building with her family, and self-confidence building for Ana through social skill groups, we are excited to report that she is now on grade level and is exited from her intervention groups.
Another success story is about a 1st grade student who started at OP in Kindergarten. During this time, all teachers were trained on trauma-informed education and learned different strategies to support students in the classroom. Brandon* was able to maintain his academics in class, however, at times became easily frustrated and would respond to this frustration by putting his hands on other students and/or running out of the classroom leading to many office referrals. In Kindergarten he had a star chart, which we found was helpful, however, we continued to notice behavior. As a team, we strategically placed him his 1st grade classroom and provided him with tickets that he could use throughout the day to take breaks. His teacher utilized PBIS strategies in class by setting clear expectations. Brandon knew what to expect in his classroom. She also built a strong relationship with Brandon and his mom. At this time, we are happy to report that Brandon continues to remain on grade level and does not use his break cards anymore. He has not had an office referral since September. He would rather be in his classroom community and “not miss out”.
Feel free to come by and check out how Unconditional Education and OnePurpose School are working together to make these success stories possible. We have safe created a space for students to have ownership and success within their own school experiences.
* Students' names have been changed for privacy
Blog post written by:
Anne Shibley, Unconditional Education Coach
Anne Shibley, Unconditional Education Coach
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