Advocacy

Advocacy

The Franklin Advocacy is designed to be a nurturing supportive experience where our safe school values and those embedded in our philosophy are modeled and which provides our student with:

1. A trusting, respectful relationship with another significant adult at Franklin, in addition to Mr. Barlow and Mrs. Austin, who can help them with problems, conflicts and other issues that could block their success at Franklin. 2. A smaller group of classmates that they feel accepted by and connected to. 3. The desire and skill to actively listen to and support each other. 4. Bolstered self-esteem and increased comfort with themselves and others. 5. Genuine tolerance for others and their beliefs and differences. 6. Increased community awareness: a. Employment opportunities b. Services/resources c. Training/educational opportunities 7. The habit of mind of supporting and being involved in community service. 8. Social skill development. 9. Life skills development such as: a. Budget building b. Checkbook use c. Resume writing d. Problem solving

10. Increased social, emotional, physical and academic resilience. 11. Goal setting skills. 12. Conflict resolution skills. 13. Support at effectively monitoring their progress and status at Franklin: a. Point system (weekly grades/running total) b. Conditions status c. Attendance d. Content Standard completion

14. Portfolio organization and awareness. 15. Effective communication skills: a. Understanding the difference between argument versus disagreement. b. Understanding that people can disagree and it doesn’t mean anybody is wrong. c. Communicating our thoughts/feelings accurately and not just in reaction while simultaneously choosing words and a manner that allow people to hear what we have to say and not stop listening.