Day 116: Crazy Idea

Daily Blog Challenge Day 116/365

Like most schools, both of the schools I work at give away quarter awards. Teachers nominate students and there always seems to be discussion about making sure the same students don't receive the award all the time.

The high school in my district also lists honor roll, all A and so on. There are multiple students that achieve this awrd and yet it does not undermine their achievement.

What if our quarter awards worked the same way? What if we had a list of standards and each month, all students who reached the standards were recognized? If I only win the award once, does that mean I only showed the traits of the award that one month?

I don't agree with participation awards, but if we set the bar high, all students who reach it should be recognized. Regardless of how many times they have received a certain award.  I believe we end of lowering our standards when we refuse to recognize the same students over and over. Yes, all students should have the opportunity to be recognized , but we need to make sure we are not lowering the bar in order to recognize other students.

I know this is a little outside the box when it comes to school awards. I would love to hear your thoughts.  Thank you for reading.