Artifact 3.3.

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Standard 3.0 Management of School Organization
Element 3.3:

Candidates understand and can promote

school-based policies and procedures that protect the welfare and
safety of students and staff within the school.

Activity: Attending Pupil Personnel Meetings

Time:

5 Hours

Artifact: Description of At-Risk Students

Description:

I attended weekly Pupil Personnel meetings to work with staff to

discuss students who are constantly truant, who have behavioral
issues, who have familial issues, and possibly, those who have
health issues. The team consisted of school administration,
Project Yes representative, Fort Hills PPW, the guidance
department, and the school nurse.

Reflection:

Unfortunately, I used to attend these meetings on a regular basis

prior to beginning the Practicum experience. I was saddened, but
not surprised, to learn that many of the names were the same,
just a generation older, and that many of the same problems
continue to exist in our families and our county. The most
surprising aspect of these meetings was the high number of
students who reported that either they or their family members
were constantly exposed to drugs.