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School Collaborates with Transportation Department
On January 7, 2010, RICA hosted about 40 drivers and aides at a training event in the media center. Earlier this year, the school received a grant from the MCPS Small Grants Foundation to purchase a training kit called R.I.D.E. - Resolving Issues Drivers Encounter to develop conflict resolution skills. RICA Assistant Principal, Michelle Schultze worked with Transportation Training Supervisor, Jim Beasley, to plan the event for all drivers and aides who work with our students. According to Mrs. Schultze, "The school day begins and ends on our buses for many of our students, and we want to give our drivers and aides more tools to be more successfull with them." Training topics included learning conflict resolution skills, such as using "Strategic Language" instead of "Natural Language" when dealing with bus problems to resolve them before they escalate. The participants received a poster of "Rules for Fighting Fair" and a brochure detailing the highlights of the system. RICA staff who assisted with the training were Terry Kirtz, Clint Thomas, and Vinnie Arianna
We had a great Family Fun Night Nov. 5 -5:30-7:30 . All the families that attended had a great dinner and it was a wonderful performance by Clancy Works Dance Company
The 11th graders had a GREAT field trip to the Washington Capital on Nov 4, 2009. The tour was very educational and the students who attended were terrific.Thanks to everyone for a successfull field trip,especially Ms Praskievicz,and Mrs Price and Mrs Marshall.
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Vision Statement
The vision for JLG-RICA School is to provide quality education, care and support for all students who are admitted to the program. All JLG-RICA's students will learn and grow academically, socially and emotionally in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. JLG-RICA School staff will continue to foster the development of our students through a consistent academic and behavioral program, maintaining close working relationships among all stakeholders to prepare the students to become productive citizens of a changing global society.
Mission Statement
As educators who respect our students and their diverse backgrounds and needs, we will work to help them:
GET READY..by supporting them with a safe, structured behavioral program to address social emotional concerns.
GET SET.......by providing a rigorous academic environment for learning.
GO................to less restrictive schools, to higher education, to the world of work.
Character Matters at RICA!
Each month the school focuses on a different character trait. The trait is discussed in classes and reinforced with students. Staff select those students each month who demonstrated the trait during the month.
CHARACTER TRAIT FOR FEBRUARY IS
RESPECT
Respect is:
showing high regard
for self, other people, and property.
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OUR SCHOOL MOTTO IS:
Work Hard, Be Kind, Dream Big!
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CORE VALUES FOR LEARNING
Respect and Responsibility
Integrity
Caring and Commitment
Appreciation for Diversity
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