School Culture

ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL

A place where PAPA pays amp son plays

SCHOOL

An institution for educating students

Extractions of definition Institution Education Students

SCHOOL

School culture is about norms developed over time based on shared attitudes values beliefs expectations relationships and traditions of a particular school that cause it to function or react as it does

Culture

Institu

teBuilding Wide roomsPlaying groundsLabActivity roomStaff Seating roomAdministrative block

Process of teaching understanding

learning of a student Accepting new ideas attitude

and healthy change in personality

Curriculum syllabi values TeacherLevel Student AccepterEffective non effectiveMotivated forced

Education

What is being taught Who is teaching To whom it is taughtHow is it taught Is the student accepting

Term student is used for the learner

Student

Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter

Thomas J Sergiovanni

School culture is abt norms developed over time based on

bull Shared attitudes

bull Values Norms

bull Beliefs

bull Expectations

bull Relationship

bull Traditions of a school

The norms of a school are

what impact the way things operate

What is school culture

School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community

School culture is driven by and reflected

Administration

Who affects school culture

Daily interactions of staff students

support staff

and the outside community

School culture can be described as a

mainstream (assessment driven)

or

Transformative (student driven)

depending on the norms of those affecting

school culture

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

A place where PAPA pays amp son plays

SCHOOL

An institution for educating students

Extractions of definition Institution Education Students

SCHOOL

School culture is about norms developed over time based on shared attitudes values beliefs expectations relationships and traditions of a particular school that cause it to function or react as it does

Culture

Institu

teBuilding Wide roomsPlaying groundsLabActivity roomStaff Seating roomAdministrative block

Process of teaching understanding

learning of a student Accepting new ideas attitude

and healthy change in personality

Curriculum syllabi values TeacherLevel Student AccepterEffective non effectiveMotivated forced

Education

What is being taught Who is teaching To whom it is taughtHow is it taught Is the student accepting

Term student is used for the learner

Student

Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter

Thomas J Sergiovanni

School culture is abt norms developed over time based on

bull Shared attitudes

bull Values Norms

bull Beliefs

bull Expectations

bull Relationship

bull Traditions of a school

The norms of a school are

what impact the way things operate

What is school culture

School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community

School culture is driven by and reflected

Administration

Who affects school culture

Daily interactions of staff students

support staff

and the outside community

School culture can be described as a

mainstream (assessment driven)

or

Transformative (student driven)

depending on the norms of those affecting

school culture

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

An institution for educating students

Extractions of definition Institution Education Students

SCHOOL

School culture is about norms developed over time based on shared attitudes values beliefs expectations relationships and traditions of a particular school that cause it to function or react as it does

Culture

Institu

teBuilding Wide roomsPlaying groundsLabActivity roomStaff Seating roomAdministrative block

Process of teaching understanding

learning of a student Accepting new ideas attitude

and healthy change in personality

Curriculum syllabi values TeacherLevel Student AccepterEffective non effectiveMotivated forced

Education

What is being taught Who is teaching To whom it is taughtHow is it taught Is the student accepting

Term student is used for the learner

Student

Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter

Thomas J Sergiovanni

School culture is abt norms developed over time based on

bull Shared attitudes

bull Values Norms

bull Beliefs

bull Expectations

bull Relationship

bull Traditions of a school

The norms of a school are

what impact the way things operate

What is school culture

School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community

School culture is driven by and reflected

Administration

Who affects school culture

Daily interactions of staff students

support staff

and the outside community

School culture can be described as a

mainstream (assessment driven)

or

Transformative (student driven)

depending on the norms of those affecting

school culture

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

School culture is about norms developed over time based on shared attitudes values beliefs expectations relationships and traditions of a particular school that cause it to function or react as it does

Culture

Institu

teBuilding Wide roomsPlaying groundsLabActivity roomStaff Seating roomAdministrative block

Process of teaching understanding

learning of a student Accepting new ideas attitude

and healthy change in personality

Curriculum syllabi values TeacherLevel Student AccepterEffective non effectiveMotivated forced

Education

What is being taught Who is teaching To whom it is taughtHow is it taught Is the student accepting

Term student is used for the learner

Student

Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter

Thomas J Sergiovanni

School culture is abt norms developed over time based on

bull Shared attitudes

bull Values Norms

bull Beliefs

bull Expectations

bull Relationship

bull Traditions of a school

The norms of a school are

what impact the way things operate

What is school culture

School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community

School culture is driven by and reflected

Administration

Who affects school culture

Daily interactions of staff students

support staff

and the outside community

School culture can be described as a

mainstream (assessment driven)

or

Transformative (student driven)

depending on the norms of those affecting

school culture

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Institu

teBuilding Wide roomsPlaying groundsLabActivity roomStaff Seating roomAdministrative block

Process of teaching understanding

learning of a student Accepting new ideas attitude

and healthy change in personality

Curriculum syllabi values TeacherLevel Student AccepterEffective non effectiveMotivated forced

Education

What is being taught Who is teaching To whom it is taughtHow is it taught Is the student accepting

Term student is used for the learner

Student

Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter

Thomas J Sergiovanni

School culture is abt norms developed over time based on

bull Shared attitudes

bull Values Norms

bull Beliefs

bull Expectations

bull Relationship

bull Traditions of a school

The norms of a school are

what impact the way things operate

What is school culture

School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community

School culture is driven by and reflected

Administration

Who affects school culture

Daily interactions of staff students

support staff

and the outside community

School culture can be described as a

mainstream (assessment driven)

or

Transformative (student driven)

depending on the norms of those affecting

school culture

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Process of teaching understanding

learning of a student Accepting new ideas attitude

and healthy change in personality

Curriculum syllabi values TeacherLevel Student AccepterEffective non effectiveMotivated forced

Education

What is being taught Who is teaching To whom it is taughtHow is it taught Is the student accepting

Term student is used for the learner

Student

Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter

Thomas J Sergiovanni

School culture is abt norms developed over time based on

bull Shared attitudes

bull Values Norms

bull Beliefs

bull Expectations

bull Relationship

bull Traditions of a school

The norms of a school are

what impact the way things operate

What is school culture

School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community

School culture is driven by and reflected

Administration

Who affects school culture

Daily interactions of staff students

support staff

and the outside community

School culture can be described as a

mainstream (assessment driven)

or

Transformative (student driven)

depending on the norms of those affecting

school culture

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Term student is used for the learner

Student

Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter

Thomas J Sergiovanni

School culture is abt norms developed over time based on

bull Shared attitudes

bull Values Norms

bull Beliefs

bull Expectations

bull Relationship

bull Traditions of a school

The norms of a school are

what impact the way things operate

What is school culture

School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community

School culture is driven by and reflected

Administration

Who affects school culture

Daily interactions of staff students

support staff

and the outside community

School culture can be described as a

mainstream (assessment driven)

or

Transformative (student driven)

depending on the norms of those affecting

school culture

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Culture is the most powerful source of leverage for bringing about change in a school ndash or any organization for that matter

Thomas J Sergiovanni

School culture is abt norms developed over time based on

bull Shared attitudes

bull Values Norms

bull Beliefs

bull Expectations

bull Relationship

bull Traditions of a school

The norms of a school are

what impact the way things operate

What is school culture

School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community

School culture is driven by and reflected

Administration

Who affects school culture

Daily interactions of staff students

support staff

and the outside community

School culture can be described as a

mainstream (assessment driven)

or

Transformative (student driven)

depending on the norms of those affecting

school culture

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

School culture is abt norms developed over time based on

bull Shared attitudes

bull Values Norms

bull Beliefs

bull Expectations

bull Relationship

bull Traditions of a school

The norms of a school are

what impact the way things operate

What is school culture

School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community

School culture is driven by and reflected

Administration

Who affects school culture

Daily interactions of staff students

support staff

and the outside community

School culture can be described as a

mainstream (assessment driven)

or

Transformative (student driven)

depending on the norms of those affecting

school culture

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

School Climate is the communication of its norms beliefs and values through various behaviors and interactions and their effect on others with the primary focus being on students School Climate is driven by and reflected in the daily interactions of staff administration students support staff and the outside community

School culture is driven by and reflected

Administration

Who affects school culture

Daily interactions of staff students

support staff

and the outside community

School culture can be described as a

mainstream (assessment driven)

or

Transformative (student driven)

depending on the norms of those affecting

school culture

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

School culture is driven by and reflected

Administration

Who affects school culture

Daily interactions of staff students

support staff

and the outside community

School culture can be described as a

mainstream (assessment driven)

or

Transformative (student driven)

depending on the norms of those affecting

school culture

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

School culture can be described as a

mainstream (assessment driven)

or

Transformative (student driven)

depending on the norms of those affecting

school culture

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Vision

ldquoTo produce leaders by imparting quality education and making them responsible amp respectable citizenrdquo

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

MissionDevelop personality and insure mental growth Provide healthy amp positive competitive environmentDevelop confidence and initiativesActivity base learningDevelop character traitsPractice Islamic valueAddress all aspects of learning such as writing formation spoken skill creation dealing managing etc

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

What does School Culture impact

Student Learning and behavior School Achievement

School Reform

There is an impact of school culture on

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Why Is School Culture Important

What research tells us

ldquoPositive learning can only take place in a positive culture A healthy school culture will affect more student and teacher success than any other reform or school improvement effort currently being employedrdquo

-Gary Phillips

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Goal

Committed to achievement

Accepted

Motivation

Self Efficacy

Cultural Bounded

Higher Performanc

e+

Goal Achievemen

t

Goal Track

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Having a Positive Transformative School CultureThe following are traits that a positive

transformative school should embody o Mission IS about student and teacher learningo Rich sense of Islam and behavioro Core values of collegiality performance and

improvement centered around quality achievement and learning for ALL students

o Positive and proactive approaches for staff and studentso Openness to celebrate successes and reflect on

challengeso Widespread sense of respect and nurturing for

others

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Goalsbull Create an environment where all children are provided opportunitiesfor success utilizing gifted teachingstrategiesbull Create a school that you would like for your own child

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

The PrinciplesUnityof Purpose

Empowermentcoupled withResponsibility

Building onStrengths

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Make Strong and Positive CultureldquoPositiverdquo vision and values1048697 Warmthmdashhumormdashreparteemdashfeet on the ground1048697 Recognizing personalcircumstancesmdashmakingallowancesmdashtolerationmdashitrsquos theeffort that counts1048697 Creating a pleasant and collegialworking environment1048697 A hunger for improvement1048697 Raising capabilitymdashhelpingpeople learn1048697 Focusing on the value added1048697 Promoting excellencemdashpushingthe boundaries of achievement1048697 Making sacrifices to put pupilsfirstMeasuring and monitoring resultsStronger Results Weaker Results

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

All students Must be given the equal opportunity want to learnndash Administrators in our school encourage shareddecision makingndash Administrators facilitate an orderly learningcommunity in our schoolndash I am continually learning and seeking high PDndash The state standards require that I teach higherorder thinking skills as well as basic skills

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Culture

VALUES

ATTITUDES

BELIEFS

LANGUAGE

COMMUNICATION

BEHAVIOR

INDIVIDUAL

History Religion

Geography Politics

Government

Social-Peer Groups

Economics

Neighborhood

Community

Region

Socio-Economic Status (SES) Society

Clan

Gender

Events

Cultural Practices

Traditions

Customs

Race

Family

Ethnic Group

School Culture

Values-Attitudes-Beliefs

Mission-Vision-Goals

Histories-Norms-Traditions-Stories

Policies-Habits-Expectations-Rituals-Ceremonies

Decision-Making Communication

Collegiality Professional Collaboration (Professional Learning Community)

RELATIONSHIPS and INTERACTIONS (How people treat each other feel about each other and work together)

Administrator to

Staff to Staff

Staff to Student

Student to

Student

School to Parents

Community Staff Students

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

A truly positive school culture is notcharacterized simply by the absence ofgangs violence or discipline problemsbut also by the presence of a set ofnorms and values that focus everyonersquosattention on what is most important andmotivate them to work hard toward acommon purpose

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental CultureIntentional Culture

1 Activities are based on assumptions

1 Activities are research-based

2 Academic goals deteriorates to a wish list

2 Academic goals are credible The focus is on results

3 Mission and goals are ignored 3 Mission and goals are used as a blue print for school improvement

4 Decisions are dictated and developed by few

4 Broad collaboration decisions are widely shared

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

ACCIDENTAL vs INTENTIONAL

CULTUREAccidental Culture Intentional Culture

1 Articulated Beliefs 1 Beliefs are tied to actions and behaviors

2 Random Values 2 Values tied to vision and mission

3 Connections are random 3 Connections are constantly sought

4 Diversity is acknowledge 4 Diversity is valued

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Negativity in a school culture or climate is usually manifested in the attitudes and actions of school staff through

No or low prospectLittle or no communication among stakeholders

Resistance to changeNo ownershipLittle or no sense of communityDisrespecthostility widespreadLow morale and distrust

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Examples of Negativity through Dysfunctional Norms

Dread coming to schoolCriticize those who are innovativePolitics drive decision-makingDo just enough to get by

JudgmentalCritical of otherrsquos motivationFear reprisalDistrust colleagues or administrationldquoMe Firstrdquo Operate in a vacuum

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

A Toxic School Culture Is full of Taters

DictatorsCommentators AgitatorsSpectators

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Try to Win

When u move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes celebration

Never try to defeat ppl just try to win them

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

9 External support

3 Mutual Trust

4 Unified communicati

on

8 Internal support

5 Good Communicatio

n

6 Negotiation

skill

7 Appropriate leadership

2 Relevant

SkillEffective Team

1 Clear Goal

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Itrsquos not so much that wersquore afraid of change or so in love with the old ways but itrsquos that place in between hellip itrsquos like

being in between trapezes Itrsquos Linus when his blanket is in the dryer Therersquos

nothing to hold on to- Marilyn Ferguson

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

YOU MUST FIRST ASSESS YOUR SELF amp YOUR CULTURE

TO IMPROVE YOUR CULTUREhellip

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Reculturing versus

Restructuring

Changing The School Culture

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

STRUCTURE VS CULTURE

STRUCTURE

Day-To-Day Policies amp ProceduresSchool Rules

CULTURE

Long-Term Beliefs Expectations and Habits

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

TO CHANGE YOUR

SCHOOLrsquoS CULTUREPromote your mission vision values and goals

Bring your staff together to find best practices

Sustain the culture through communication

Persist

Confront problems

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

What Do We Know About Effective Culture

Twelve Norms of School Culture Where People and Programs Improve

Collegiality Appreciation and recognition

Experimentation Caring celebration humor

High expectations Involvement in decision making

Trust and confidence Protection of whatrsquos important

Tangible support Traditions

Reaching out to the knowledge bases

Honest open communication

ldquoGood Seeds Grow in Strong Culturesrdquo by Saphier and King

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

A Final ThoughtldquoSelf-renewing school cultures are collaborative places where adults care about one another share common goals and values and have the skills and knowledge to plan together solve problems together and fight passionately but gracefully for ideas to improve instructionrdquo -Robert Garmston amp Bruce Wellman

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

It isrsquot difficult to change school culture

but remain optimistic

wwwschoolofeducatorscom

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

WE ARE ALL IN THIS BOAT TOGETHER

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

All I Need To Know I Learned From Hazrat Noahrsquos ArkbullDonrsquot Miss The BoatbullRemember That We Are All In The Same BoatbullPlan Ahead It was not Raining When Hazrat Noah Built The ArkbullStay Fit When yoursquore 600 years old someone may ask you to do something really big

bullDonrsquot Listen To Critics Just Get On With The Job That Needs To Be DonebullBuild Your Future on high GroundbullFor Safety Travel In PairsbullSpeed isnrsquot always an advantage The snails were on board with the cheetahs

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

bullWhen yoursquore stressed float a whilebullRemember the Ark was built by amateurs and the titanic by professionalsbullNo matter the storm when you are with the right people therersquos always a rainbow waitingbullStick yourself with the laws of ALLAH (Subhana TALLAH)

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

A MOMENT OF CLARITY

I learned that hellip

I realized that hellip

I was pleased that hellip

I was not aware thathellip

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649

Presented amp Prepared ByPrincipal APS Swl

Ayisha FareedAPSACSSWLymailcomAyishaFareedyahoocomContact no 040-4551649