One of our goals this year is to improve our school culture and climate through positive recognition. The Academy will focus on cultivating some fun and energy through advisory challenges. During the week, advisory classes plan challenges for the other advisories and compete on Thursday. The challenges thus far have been tremendous fun, and students have competed in push-up competitions, video-game trivia, basketball, an ultimate throwing contest, and Marvel trivia. Academy students set the norms such as 'good sportsmanship' and, of course, ‘no cheating.’
COSSA Academy is implementing a character program called RISE (resilient, innovative, supportive, and ethical) with unique recognition cards that can be completed and dropped into a locked box in our appreciation station area. These cards also give students discounts on our upcoming "Cruisers Rollin Store," which will be available during the advisory challenges on Thursdays. We will keep these slips posted, and at the halfway point of each quarter, we will recognize four students in an assembly who exemplify those traits.
The Academy had a promising start to the school year. The staff has committed to nurturing a positive and supportive environment, and we are excited to see the growth of positivity in our school community. Remember, we are all on a journey to RISE. Accelerate to Great!
