In alignment with the United States Department of Education’s Guiding Principles for Improving School Climate, the Christina School District has developed an evidence-based program to support positive learning environments and a culture promoting academic achievement. Training opportunities are also being offered to members of the Christina Staff concerning these initiatives.

Key components of Christina’s program are:

• High expectations for behavior of all students and staff
• Clear, consistent, district-wide discipline policies and processes
• Multi-tiered supports for all students that begin in the classroom
  
  

The evidence-based programs integrated into the Christina School District include, but are not limited to:

• Recognition of One's Own Cultural Lens and Biases
• Knowledge of Students' Cultural Backgrounds
• Awareness of Broader Social, Economic, and Political Contexts
• Ability and Willingness to Use Culturally Appropriate Management Strategies
• Commitment to Building Caring Classroom Communities
• Guidance and support to trainees as they implement new concepts and practices
• Motivation - personal relationship building, classroom climate, and communicating high expectations
• Growth Mind-set - theories about achievement and development
• Engagement - identifying the three types of classroom-based engagement (behavioral, cognitive, and effective)
  
  

To support this plan, the Christina Board of Education each year approves a Student Manual: Responsibilities, Expectations, Rights, and Resources