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School Culture at Raleigh Charter High School

Explore the importance of school culture in Raleigh Charter High School, focusing on beliefs, norms, rituals, and mission alignment. Learn how stakeholders collaborate and handle challenges using positive intent and growth mindset.

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School Culture at Raleigh Charter High School

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  1. School Culture at Raleigh Charter High School Lisa Huddleston, Principal lhuddleston@raleighcharterhs.org

  2. What is school culture? • Framework that makes everything else work … • Assumptions • Beliefs • Expectations • Norms • Rituals Source: http://hugohd.com/editor/?

  3. How do we use our mission? • Lens through which we view everything … • Defining our mission and sticking to it is the heart of creating culture. • Students can learn and will learn because of what we do together. Source: http://eagleblufflighthouse.doorcountyhistoricalsociety.org/fresnel-lens-light-across-the-water/

  4. How do we ensure that all stakeholders are moving in the right direction? • Lead dogs set pace and direction, but actual hard work of pulling the sled falls to dogs farther back in the team … • Teachers • Support staff • Students • Parents • Board • Alumni • Community members Source: https://www.sleddoginfo.com/resources/

  5. How do we share our mission and plans with all stakeholders? • Communicate very deliberately about why we do what we do … • Focus on growth for everyone in the community • Have a plan for communicating with each unique group

  6. What do we do when things don’t go according to plan? • Conflict is inevitable … • Assume positive intent • Separate facts from stories • Patiently align it all with our mission • Focus on progress and growth • Be kind in standing firm when necessary

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