Family & Student Services, and Inclusivity WEB/LINK Program
Family & Student Services, and Inclusivity Webster Central School District 119 South Avenue Webster, NY 14580 (585) 216--0036
WEB/LINK WEB (Where Everybody Belongs): Middle school LINK Crew: High school Goal: Students transitioning to the building (6th/9th graders) receive support from older students to help them feel comfortable their first year Year-long program with 4 components: -Orientation -Academic follow-ups (classroom visits) -Social follow-ups (connections at social events) -Leader-Initiated Individual Contacts “Built on the belief that students can help students succeed”
Planning Timeline
Summer Days • •
WEB Leader training days 6th Grade Orientation
Activities during the year • • • • • • • • • •
WEB reflection assembly Videos for Character Trait of the Month CARE in the classroom Open House Volunteers 6th Grade Pumpkin Run volunteers Wee Willink Halloween volunteers Klem North Holiday Helper Volunteers 12:1:4 special homeroom crafts Special Olympics volunteers Empire States Games volunteers
Outcomes for Willink 6th grade students How did you feel after attending orientation with the WEB leaders? ● ● ● ● ●
“The school felt smaller and I was less anxious.” “I felt more comfortable and I knew who to ask for help.” “I felt excited to start school, and I felt better knowing that everyone was really friendly, caring, and funny.” “I knew where some of the classes were and how to open my locker, so I was less nervous.” “I was happy to meet some of the new people that would be in my classes.”
Outcomes for Willink WEB Leaders What did you learn from WEB that will help you in the future? ● ● ● ● ● ●
“I learned how to communicate with others and being more comfortable in a group.” “You need to prepare what you are going to say and practice before you do it.” “I learned that sometimes you might have to do something that you normally wouldn’t do to help others. “Sometimes you have to put yourself out of your comfort zone if you want others to do the same.” “I learned to step up and be a leader.” “This helped me overcome my fear of public speaking.”
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