Welcome to Phase II
Dear Students:
After what feels like months of watching, waiting, dreaming, and praying, I'm so pleased to announce that Phase II of our culture-enhancing efforts is being unveiled today. I want to commend you for your persistence in following through with the expectations that we've outlined for you this year. Your efforts are ones that we don't take lightly around here, and believe me when I say they have not gone unnoticed. Kudos!
Phase I was the first phase on our continuum of culture change. During Phase I, we set out to not only identify the most basic expectations that were emblematic of who we are at our best, but we resolved to reinforce those expectations as well. I know there were days when Phase I felt tough. For some of you, it might have even felt grueling. Being held accountable to a lofty standard can be understandably challenging when you may or may not have been asked to meet such a standard in previous years. And yet, the vast majority of you really stepped up and showcased your excellence in the little ways that mattered a great deal. Thank you, truly.
In Phase II, we're going to continue upholding and reinforcing our expectations, but we're flipping a switch. Instead of relying rather exclusively on negative reinforcement to elicit your commitment, we're going to use positive reinforcers to reward your commitment. Bottom line: you're going to have access to some perks and benefits as you continue to demonstrate excellence around here.
Phase II is going to be a blast. But keep your eyes on the horizon as you enjoy the seismic phase change happening right now. Because Phase III is coming. A day is coming when we'll be pivoting from teacher-led efforts to student-centered ones, from equipping students to empowering them, from using accountability-based measures to adopting agency-building ones. That's the phase that we're all chomping at the bit to get to. And we'll get there soon.
Until then, keep up the good work. All of us are super proud of you, and we're so excited to see you continue to uphold and enhance our shared culture with excellence.
Sincerely,
Dr. Chai
Dean of Student Life
Primary Benefits
("Tier II-A")
("Tier II-A")
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Everyone
CRITERIA: Wear your uniform, come to school, be on time, put your cell phones away and be present
BENEFITS:
Positive affirmation
Sweets and treats
Donuts with the Deans
Secondary Benefits
("Tier II-B")
("Tier II-B")
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Students who meet the II-B threshold
CRITERIA: Received no more than 1 infraction during the last month
BENEFITS:
All Tier II-A benefits
Entry to the Maranatha Block Party with music, food, and drink
Special dress every FIRST Friday of the month: leave your uniform at home every First Friday and dress comfortably -- simply have at least one Maranatha-branded apparel on your body to represent your school (wristbands will be distributed to eligible II-B students, and MUST be worn on First Fridays)
Tertiary Benefits
("ALL ACCESS Tier")
("ALL ACCESS Tier")
WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Students who meet the II-C threshold
CRITERIA: Received no more than 1 infraction during the last quarter; did not miss more than 2 days of school during the last quarter; maintain a 3.0 GPA (or meet/make progress towards individualized academic goals); submit a reflection form
GUIDELINES: ALL ACCESS cohorts limited to 250 students per quarter; a new cohort will be selected every quarter; students must submit THIS REFLECTION FORM to be considered for entry; each teacher will also nominate one student for immediate entry into ALL ACCESS
BENEFITS:
All Tier II-A and II-B benefits
Collectible ALL ACCESS pins
Discounted dance tickets starting in 2023-24 school year
Entry to special raffles/lotteries for giveaway prizes
"Fast Pass" line during break and lunch to get your food faster than everyone else
Entry to THE SUMMIT, a new VIP lounge for ALL ACCESS students only with games, food, and drink (MUST wear ALL ACCESS pin for entry)
Special dress EVERY Friday: leave your uniform at home every Friday and dress comfortably -- simply have at least one Maranatha-branded apparel on your body (MUST wear ALL ACCESS pin as well)
Phase II begins now.
Phase III is coming.
Phase III is coming.
Phase II Promo.mp4