Madison has implemented procedures and practices to support new students and their families to feel like members of the school community; in response to concerns about how students were managing the transition into 6th grade, Madison created the Summer Bridge program for 50 students with an emphasis on meeting and engaging with their families.
Teachers provide a “first-touch” of adult support for students. Students reported strong trust in their teachers and willingness to communicate with them that appears to be rooted in how they are “held” by the grade level team.
Teachers provide a “first-touch” of adult support for students. Students reported strong trust in their teachers and willingness to communicate with them that appears to be rooted in how they are “held” by the grade level team.