Forest Grove wins the 2007 Model PBS school award.
The PBS program is a Positive Behavior System to motivate middle school students to want to behave well. Bulldog Bucks are used as incentives. Referrals for past behaviors have decreased 37%
The Exemplary Reading Program Award is sponsored by the International Reading Association to recognize outstanding reading and language arts programs at all grade levels (elementary, middle, and high school). Its purpose is to call the public’s attention to outstanding programs in schools throughout North America. Each participating state and province can choose one winning school a year of outstanding programs in schools throughout North America.
Kids at Hope Universal Truths
We believe all children are capable of success – – no exceptions
Children succeed when:
They are surrounded by adults who believe they can succeed, no exceptions.
They have meaningful and sustainable relationships with caring adults.
They can articulate their future in four domains rather than one.