CYC | Contact Us

2007 California Promising Practices

Think It Through sheet
Charles Mack Elementary
Used to begin the dialogue about their actions, students who have been referred to the office complete this form prior to meeting with a member of the administrative team. Questions include: ‘How am I feeling right now?’, ‘What is the problem?’, ‘What are some solutions?’, ‘What did I do?’, and ‘What would I do differently?’.
*Also a 2007 National Promising Practice Award Recipient!

Panther Pledge
Prairie Elementary
“I am safe
I am respectful
I am responsible
We are here to learn; therefore I will do nothing to keep the teacher from teaching and anyone from learning.
By acting this way,
I am taking charge of my future.
I believe
I will achieve
I will succeed”

Others First Club
Orinda Intermediate School
A community service program designed to broaden student education by partnering with non-profit organizations to bring volunteer opportunities to interested OIS students, inspiring them to volunteer almost 4500 hours in 2005-2006.

Student Written Constitution
Laurel Tree Learning Center
“We, the students of the K-4 class, want to make our classroom a better, more peaceful place. These are our agreements.
Respect: we will be nice and treat others how we want to be treated.
No put downs
Appreciate people: We will be everyone’s friend. We will use compliments, not teases.
Listening: We will be quiet. we will listen with our eyes, our mouths, our ears, and our minds.
The right to pass: It is ok to say no in our class. But, it’s good to try new things.
Safety: We won’t hurt each other and we won’t hurt ourselves.
Fun: We will have fun learning.”

Community Service Handbook
William H. Crocker Middle School
‘Changing the World One Hour at a Time’ is the motto found on the cover of Crocker’s Community Service Handbook. This handbook provides students with helpful hints for volunteering, a five step plan on how to get involved, and a list of possible resources and websites for information about organizations needing volunteer help.
*Also a 2007 National Promising Practice Award Recipient!

Welcome Address
Foothill High School
“On behalf of our principal, the administration, faculty, and students, Foothill High School welcomes you as our guest and expects that everyone present will demonstrate good sportmanship, ethical behavior, and positive character. Respect, responsibility, compassion, self-discipline, honesty, and integrity are the ‘Foothill Way’. With these traits, the spirit of competition thrives, fueled by authentic rivalry, courteous relations and graceful acceptance of results. Your continued commitment helps honor our commitment to good sportsmanship. Thank you.”

Daily Deeds Above & Beyond
Clark Intermediate School
Students understand the daily logic and moral arguments behind making good choices through this program that encourages them to make the right choices on a daily basis by turning in objects that have been lost on campus. Students who show this trait of trust are recognized for their positive contributions.