BARR at Apple Valley High School
Saturday, March 15, 2025
BAR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) instructional framework implementation
Impact of teacher-student relationships on student achievement
Strategies for improving student attendance and grades
Social-emotional learning and classroom community building
Implementation of 'I-Time' lessons for social connectivity
Areas of Interest (3)
- Analysis of the BAR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) model's efficacy in non-urban school environments.
- Student-reported improvements in academic performance linked to social-emotional mentorship.
- The role of 'strengths-based' pedagogical approaches in preventing student disengagement.
Notable Quotes (2)
One thing I love about BAR is that nobody slips through the cracks.
I really liked the I-time lessons that were included in BAR... I really learned how to talk to different people.
People (2)
Unnamed EducatorTeacherExplains the BAR framework and weekly team meetings between English, social studies, and science departments.
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Explains the BAR framework and weekly team meetings between English, social studies, and science departments.
“Being that the acronym is Building Assets, Reducing Risks, it's a instructional framework that is meant to increase student achievement while also deepening relationships.”
Defining the BAR program purpose.
Unnamed StudentStudentDiscusses how improved teacher relationships bolstered academic confidence and classroom comfort.
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Discusses how improved teacher relationships bolstered academic confidence and classroom comfort.
“My relationships with teachers I feel like has helped my grade improve because I get to talk to them more about like assignments.”
Reflecting on the academic impact of the program.
Events & Meetings (1)
- Weekly interdisciplinary team meetings (English, Social Studies, Science)