Frederick douglass elementary school
S.T.E.P.S.Success Through Education, Purpose, and Suppot
Mission
STEPS Mission & Vision
This is a new initiative as part of the reset and recalibration of the partnership between CECF and Frederick Douglass Elementary School.
Education, purpose, and support for students are the 3 pillars or areas of focus in terms of the role of CECF at Frederick Douglass school.
CECF has committed to adopting the third and fourth-grade classrooms at Douglass for the upcoming school year. What does that mean? The church’s role will be holistic, engaging with the whole student-academic, behavioral, exposure, and lifestyle practices for success.
We are creating an environment where teachers love coming to teach and students love coming to learn.
About Frederick Douglass School
Cincinnati, Ohio
CECF
STEPS Training
FYI
This is a new initiative as part of the reset and recalibration of the partnership between CECF and Frederick Douglass Elementary School.
Education, purpose, and support for students are the 3 pillars or areas of focus in terms of the role of CECF at Frederick Douglass school.
CECF has committed to adopting the third and fourth-grade classrooms at Douglass for the upcoming school year. What does that mean? The church’s role will be holistic, engaging with the whole student-academic, behavioral, exposure, and lifestyle practices for success.
There are lots of ways to serve
We are looking for volunteers who are able to be consistent, believe in building community, and who want to see change for the better for our young people.
A consistent commitment of 1 hour/week or every other week during school hours is required. Volunteers do NOT have to go to the school in person to serve if they are not comfortable (there may be opportunities for phone contact with families)
Principal Jeff Hall
I am proud to be the principal of Frederick Douglass Elementary. We are creating an environment where teachers love coming to teach and students love coming to learn. Dedicated to lifelong learning and on-going professional development through our partnership with Miami University, our staff stays informed about credible research, exemplary teaching practices, and the need for addressing the social aspects of the developing child. Utilizing the districts professional development track with Mindset, and our partnership with Miami University, we shall shift the culture within the building to a more culturally competent and open place to teach, learn and grow. In order to help students grow and expand their horizons, we have also partnered with Walnut Hills High School to provide after school club opportunities. The sky is the limit and we are providing all the resources and tools we can to ensure a continued path to excellence.
If you have not had an opportunity to meet Mr. Hall, please take the time to introduce yourself. Mr. Hall is very approachable but has to keep his eyes and ears available to students and staff. Please identify yourself as a volunteer from CECF.
Application Process
This initiative between CECF and Douglass Elementary School is voluntary. Each volunteer is requested to complete an application as a part of our initial background check. Some volunteers may be directly contacted by leadership. If you have not completed it, please click here for the application.
Background Check
A background check is required by Cincinnati Public Schools. We will connect you with the person who is coordinating that process. There will be no cost to the volunteer if completed through the process we provide.
School Policies
Frederick Douglass Elementary is a branch of the Cincinnati Public School system. Douglass is governed by the protocols and guidelines of CPS. To best understand the policies and guidelines, please visit the website:
https://www.cps-k12.org/Page/1
Weather
https://www.cps-k12.org/Page/648
Bullying
https://slg.cps-k12.org/onlinebullyreport/?source=fc
ID Badges
Your ID Badge must be worn at all times while visiting the school. It helps students, parents, staff, and administrrators to idenitfy you as a volunteer.
Attendance
Like students, our attendance is vital. It is important that each volunteer is available when scheduled. In the event that you are not able to attend, please complete the form. If you were not able to complete the form prior to your absence, please complete it as soon as possible. As a church body, we care about you as well.
Listen out for school closings during inclement weather, illness outbreaks, or unsafe environments.
Covid-19 Policy
Please review the guidelines established by Cincinnati Public Schools. If you are sick and/or think you may have been exposed to Covid-19, please do not report to the school. Your safety and those with whom we have placed our trust are our number one priority. If you are scheduled to report to the school but are not able to make it due to illness, please complete the form.
https://www.cps-k12.org/Page/598
School Lessons
Please work with the educators and the staff members to determine how to best assist the students with the school lessons. Find tools that best suit the student’s learning style. Consult with the educator about the student’s learning style.
https://study.com/blog/4-ways-to-determine-your-new-students-learning-styles.html
Student Behavior
The goal of the Cincinnati Public Schools’ Student Support Guide — Code of Conduct is to ensure all students’ right to an education in a safe, civil and caring environment. It is based on laws, regulations and Board policies that create access to education for all students while protecting the due process rights of the individual.
Contact the administration immediately if you are threatened or witness any bullying.
Parental Involvement
CPS proudly supports families. Any adult identified as a parent or guardian should be confirmed by a staff member. Here are other ways parents may become involved with their children through CPS:
https://www.cps-k12.org/domain/159
Expenses
As a volunteer, you will be reimubrsed for the standard background check as required by CPS. All other expenses including gas, food, travel, and time are based on your love for what you do.
Measurements
As part of the new initiative, it is our goal to gather some measurable outcomes based on our interaction with studnts, parents, staff and administrators. We will provide additional details in the near future.