Kids Graduations???
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My Mom's a principal at a private K-12 school in California (she's taught at all levels but currently handles teenagers—primarily seniors)... they've learned to focus on kids individually and 'congratulating them' one-by-one when they -actually deserve it-... the classes are kept to minimum amount of students to 'facilitate optimum learning.'
I know it's not possible to do this with a public school setting as class sizes can be overwhelming and some children slip through the cracks... .. but the truth is that kids need to be taught at their own speed / pace sometimes which means spending time w/them on an individual level...
... here's some bullet points from the school's main philosophies:
"• Education tailored to meet each child’s unique needs.
• Small class sizes facilitate optimum learning.
• Core academic subjects are emphasized.
• Self-discipline and personal responsibility are encouraged in each child.
• Acknowledging education can be fun by never losing sight of the joy of childhood.
• Allowing each child exciting forms of self-expression through instruction in art, music, and drama."The most important point (in my opinion) is: "Self-discipline and personal responsibility are encouraged in each child."
Making kids accountable from the start is more reward than some silly graduation, cookies and lemonade... treat a child individually and hold them accountable. This builds self esteem far more than some bullshit participation trophy or silly 'graduation' for each year they skimmed by...
... what good is a grade-by-grade diploma if the kid can barely read it?