Implementing Fitness and Character Education Programs
Implementation in Public Schools
Who to Select
Generally speaking, participating students with following: low self esteem, lack of father figure or mentor, anger or disciplinary issues, quiet and shy, overweight and willing to do something about it, single parent, bully or been bullied … should give you an idea of some of the students who usually get selected for FACE.
I usually recommend that 10-12 students are ideal, with maximum of 15. I suggest keeping it either all one grade [ie, 4th or 5th] or keep students within a 3 year gap [don’t combine 2nd grade and 5th grade]. If you do combine boys/girls, then suggest that you have at least 2-3 minimum of male/female…so an individual boy or girl is not alone. Each school is different, as glad to discuss more.
Prior to Start Date
PLEASE email an electronic list of names for the FACE program prior to the start day in late September.
Each school contact should let me know if there are any special circumstances about any of the students - ie, death in family, history of anger issues, lacking parental direction, etc.
This can be done in person the day of first class or prior via email or phone.
Room Requirements
The room needs to be an open area [ie, multi-purpose room, cafeteria floor, empty classroom with space, etc.] where students can do their exercises [animal games, jump rope, juggling, etc.] while also having floor or seats for the public speaking section.
The program can be shortened if needed or start 15 minutes earlier/later if concerns with lunch times or classes.
We are making a commitment to Make a Difference for Schools during the 2023-2024 school year. Safety and social distancing is easily implemented within the FACE program.
Schedule
Session I
9/25/23 - 11/17/23
Session II
1/15/24 - 3/8/24
Session III
4/01/24 - 5/22/24
Session Durations
Public schools: 8-week sessions
Private schools: 10-week sessions
Special Ed. schools: 14-week sessions
Monday
10:00
John E. Ford
10:00
John E. Ford
10:00
John E. Ford
11:30
Training
11:30
Training
11:30
TBD
1:45
ABE
1:45
ABE
1:45
ABE
5:00
Private Lesson
5:00
Private Lesson
5:00
Private Lesson
Tuesday
8:45
Ruth Upson
9:30
Daniel Kids
9:30
J. Allen Axson
10:30
YMLA -delayed
11:30
OPEN
1:30
TBD
1:30
Parkwood Heights
1:30
Parkwood Heights
1:30
Parkwood Heights
3:30
Private Lesson
3:30
SelfDefense4Seniors
3:30
SelfDefense4Seniors
Wednesday
9:30
Spring Park
9:30
Spring Park
9:30
Spring Park
10:15
NFSSEd -Fri
10:15
NFSSEd -Fri
10:15
NFSSEd -Fri
1:00
J. Allen Axson
1:00
J. Allen Axson
1:30
TBD
3:30
Beaches Episcopal
3:30
Beaches Episcopal
3:30
Beaches Episcopal
Thursday/Friday
8:30
Private Lesson
9:30
Private Lesson
9:30
Private Lesson
11:15
NFSSEd -Fri
11:15
NFSSEd -Fri
11:15
NFSSEd -Fri
1:15
Montessori Tides
1:15
Montessori Tides
1:15
Montessori Tides
3:00
Bolles School
3:00
Bolles School
3:00
Bolles School
Stats
The FACE program has been shared in over 60 different school or locations [public, private, home schooled, charter, special education].
Thank you for committing to the FACE program, it will truly make a difference at your school! A FACE4Kids Instructor Training -FIT- manual will be provided to the school liaison along with communication email on the one-day Instructor training. The FACE program at your school, along with the onsite viewing of classes and one-day training is sufficient to become a FACE teacher at your school. More info on FIT training.
Instructions for Teachers/Counselers
Teacher Survey
Each Teacher needs to fill out the Teacher Pre/Post Survey for each FACE participant.
**NOTE that the survey is done PRIOR to the FACE session and right after the completion of 8-week program. The individual Pre/Post Teacher Survey should be turned into the school counselor.
The counselor should either deliver surveys to Mr. Kirk or can email the total scores *5 categories* to keep it simple.
Data Summary Sheet
The summary can be printed and submitted via:
Email
Delivered in person
FACE4Kids Lunch Bunch
These plans are designed to be implemented in conjunction with FACE.
You may choose to implement them in before, after, or even during the 8 weeks of the FACE program.
School counselors can provide adjunct support and guidance to FACE participants by using these small group materials.
FACE Metrics
ALL Sessions include Teacher Pre/Post Survey Summary results on 5 different categories for each student/school.
FACE is truly making a Difference!
The following are Action Item documents *PDF format* for each School Counselor with regard to Steps to organizing a School Counselor-led FACE group:
The Poem "I WILL WIN" will need to have 15-20 copies [a few extra, as many students will lose their sheet after the first week]. Please have them ready at the front desk on the first day of FACE class.
They will recite the poem during graduation along with the award ceremony and program overview for parents, administrators and peers.
Following are sample PDF files from the file above, and let us know if you need a customized letter for your school.