Sometimes, positive change can be slow and hard to see, but our teachers, social workers, and facilitators know how very important it is to look for incremental change and point it out. Every month, we recognize our Students of the Month. Their nominating staff members join them in our new auxiliary gym to mark their achievements with a special luncheon. We also celebrate academic success and achievement with a special “Breakfast with the Principal” for our Honor Roll students.

Acknowledgments like this teach our students that when they have success, it’s important to know what they’ve done, get into the habit of celebrating their effort, and to continue building on those successes for the future.