OGUSD Values: Academic Excellence, Engagement in the Arts, Development of Life Skills, Celebration of Diversity, Stewardship of the Environment
In collaboration with our community, develop a challenging, safe, and caring learning environment that supports positive physical and mental health, celebrates diversity, inclusion, and promotes effective communication, and access to quality facilities.
Provide counseling support and education to all students through in-class presentations and intervention services to identify students in need of social-emotional support through individual and small group programs.
Utilize a trauma informed approach to help address the social and emotional needs of students and provide school-wide social-emotional curriculum to students with opportunities to learn life skills and develop socially appropriate behaviors.
Provide before/after school and recess supervision to ensure a safe playground and school environment.
Develop alternatives to traditional disciplinary measures in an effort to decrease suspension rates and keep students in the school environment
Provide and maintain clean and safe school facilities that support student engagement and positive school culture
Facilitate parent education events to communicate topics of interest to families.
Provide necessary supports (i.e. translation, child-care) to support and encourage participation from all families.
Hold school/community events that showcase and celebrate student learning (exhibitions, showcases, performances, etc.).
Explore and utilize a variety of methods to enhance and support communication to and from families. School Website, Email, Social Media, Phone Calls (Blackboard)
Explore trainings, curriculum, and supplemental materials that foster an appreciation of diversity, equity and inclusion.