School Community:

Taking Pride in Your School

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There are a variety of ways that you can take pride in your school. Being positive and enthusiastic about your school is contagious. If you take the first step, it is very likely that others will soon join in.

	If you school has an award-winning debate team, cheer them on at their next competition.

Not only will your support mean a lot to them and let the team members know that you value their hard work, it will also send a positive message to others that you take pride in your school.

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Follow-Up Question:   1. What teams in your school are award-winning?

Another way to take pride in your school is to take steps in beautifying your school inside or out. You could work with some other students and an adult at your school to spruce up the school grounds by planting flowers or bringing in potted plants for the windowsills.

	Why don’t you ask the art teacher if colorful student art projects could be used to beautify the cafeteria?

Perhaps you could enlist your school counselor to help you create a student service-learning project that would improve your school.

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Follow-Up Activity:   What are some more things that could be done to improve its appearance? How could you be a part of this school improvement project? Use the School Strengths and Weaknesses Form to brainstorm ideas about how you can improve your school.

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