Positive School Climate

Positive School Climate places students at the center of its focus. Within the model, students are surrounded by a wide range of support structures and systems that work together to provide each student with a safe and welcoming environment. A positive school climate is necessary for each student to feel safe and ready to learn. When students are supported and nurtured through a positive school climate, they thrive and are able to focus their efforts on academic goals — performing better academically and staying healthier, socially and emotionally. The four components below relate to positive school climate in Oxnard School District.

Oxnard School District places a high value on students' self-efficacy. School research shows a strong correlation between self-efficacy and student success, so the District explicitly teaches social and emotional skills such as self-efficacy. The District uses a web-based application, Panorama, to assess students' social and emotional assets and to respond to identified areas of need.

Oxnard School District has established practices and procedures to ensure that students consistently know and understand expectations at school. Each school site develops its own Guidelines for Success, which inform students of the school's expectations and values. Staff consistently teach and reinforce these guidelines, and use them as the reference point when correcting misbehavior. Parents are encouraged to know and reinforce their school's Guidelines for Success.

School Guidelines for Success

Brekke

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Safe

Cesar Chavez

EAGLES SOAR

• Encourage others
• Act Appropriately
• Give your Best Effort
• Listen to and follow directions
• Engage in Learning
• Show Social Awareness
• Show Self-Control
• Optimistic Outlook
• Ask for Help
• React with Resilience

Curren

• Be Safe
• Be Prepared
• Be Respectful

Driffill

Driffill Rams

• Respectful
• Responsible
• Remain in the growth mindset

Elm

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Safe

R.J. Frank

LOBOS are

• Leaders
• On Time
• Brilliant
• Organized
• Successful

Fremont

WINGS

• Work Hard
• Improve
• No Drama
• Get Good Grades
• Share Kindness

Harrington

• Be Safe
• Be Responsible
• Be Respectful

Kamala

TIGERS ROAR — We…

• Take responsibility for our actions and choices
• Include others
• Give our full attention
• Expect the best from ourselves and others
• Read daily
• Stand up for what's right
• Respect everyone
• Open our minds
• Ask questions
• Reach for our dreams

Lemonwood

ROAR

• Responsible
• Outstanding Citizen
• Always Safe
• Respectful

Dr. Manuel M. Lopez

Jaguars

• Show respect and kindness
• Are responsible and safe
• Give their best
• Seek a growth mindset

Marina West

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Safe

Thurgood Marshall

Bulldogs are…

• Kind — treat everyone with respect
• Safe — walk and use self-control
• Responsible — take care of school property
• Learners — be prepared and ready to learn

Christa McAuliffe

• Have a good attitude
• Expect success
• Accept responsibility
• Respect myself and others
• Think before acting

McKinna

• Be Safe
• Be Responsible
• Be Respectful
• Be Kind
• Make Wise Choices

Ramona

BE

• Respectful
• Actively Engaged
• Motivated
• On time
• Noteworthy
• Always Be Safe

Emilie Ritchen

SOAR like Eagles

• Be Safe
• Take Ownership
• Pay Attention
• Be Respectful

Rose Avenue

• Be kind and respectful to everyone
• Be responsible: take care of and protect school property
• Be safe: run on the grass area only
• Be your best: keep Rose Avenue bully free

Sierra Linda

As a Sierra Linda EAGLE, I…

• Encourage others
• Accept Responsibility
• Give Respect
• Learn from my mistakes
• Engage in my learning
• Strive to do my personal best every day

Juan Soria

AZTECS

• Always give your best
• Zero tolerance for bullying
• Treat everyone with respect
• Encourage others
• Create a positive environment
• Seek excellence in everything

In the context of school climate, safety refers to how safe students feel — physically and emotionally — and how much they feel respected as individuals within the school community. The Oxnard School District Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of providing a safe school environment that is conducive to learning. The Superintendent or designee implements appropriate practices to minimize the risk of harm to students, including practices relative to school facilities and equipment, the outdoor environment, educational programs, and school-sponsored activities. The following Board Policies and Administrative Regulations provide guidance to staff and assurances to families of a safe learning environment.

For students to feel a sense of belonging, they need to feel valued as individuals. Oxnard School District affirms that valuing diversity is an integral part of creating an environment where students belong. Diversity recognizes the differences between people — including religion, political orientation, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, language, socio-economic status, and family structure. Cultural diversity in the classroom means celebrating those differences and creating a culture of inclusion and acceptance among students and the greater school community.