Going Above and Beyond With Mr. Slappy

Here at High Roads School of Hartford, we appreciate all of our staff’s hard work and dedication. However, there is one teaching assistant who continues to go above and beyond for both staff and students. Mr. Slappy is being recognized as the staff of the Month for the entire month of November. He is known for always willing to help anywhere he can, as well as building a great rapport with the students. The way Mr. Slappy executes our model throughout this month shows hard work, sincerity, perseverance and diligence. Mr. Slappy was selected by staff for his [...]

Going Above and Beyond With Mr. Slappy2022-01-18T00:28:51-05:00

Joseph’s A Positive Role Model

Joseph was selected for student of the month because he is consistently a positive role model for his peers. He handles almost all situations he faces with a calm demeanor and positive attitude. He is supportive of his peers and encourages them to try their best. Joseph always has a smile on his face and a positive attitude about school. “Joseph tries his best on all of his assignments, even when they are difficult or less preferred. He is helpful to staff and kind to others.” — Ms. Hogan, Teacher “Joseph has stepped out of his shell and always [...]

Joseph’s A Positive Role Model2022-01-18T00:28:54-05:00

Steven’s Great Improvement

Steven comes to class every day with a desire to learn. He is dedicated to being the best version of himself, and puts a great amount of effort into everything he does. Steven is able to always maintain his composure throughout any situations and completes his class work at the highest quality and far exceeds expectations. Steven is supportive and collaborative with her peer which makes him a great role model in class. Steven has made great improvements in his attendance at school. When in school, he completes his work, focuses on his academics and has maintained the higher [...]

Steven’s Great Improvement2022-01-18T00:28:54-05:00

Staff of the Month: Mr. Catanzaro

What impact has Mr. Catanzaro had on colleagues and students over the past month? Mr. Catanzaro always supports his colleagues and steps up to any role or responsibility needed. Mr. Catanzaro has assisted new staff with learning our model and systems. He has helped set up and run a classroom with positivity and consistency. Mr. C is calm and able to work with all of the students. Staff selected Mr. Catanzaro because “he is always a calm and reliable colleague”, “he is able to manage his classroom while supporting others”, and “he is extremely respectful of all [...]

Staff of the Month: Mr. Catanzaro2022-01-18T00:35:27-05:00

Student of the Month: Jensy

What has Jensy accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Jensy has come a long way this year and continues to show improvement in his behavior and maturity. He is always helpful toward others and cooperative with peers and staff. Jensy has been putting in a lot of effort this year into being a positive role model for his peers. Jensy has been an excellent role model for his peers in so many ways. He has helped his peers to make better choices when upset and reminded them of their goals and how [...]

Student of the Month: Jensy2022-01-18T00:35:28-05:00

Staff of the Month: Solimar

What impact has Solimar had on colleagues and students over the past month? As a veteran staff and the Handle with Care Trainer in the building, Ms. Mercado has been an integral part of the team this school year. She assisted in training all staff in our procedures and policies during orientation and continues to train staff and be a role model with those policies and procedures. Solimar went out of her way before school started to ensure the school was a welcoming environment for the students when they began. Anastasia McGlone, Operations Manager, states that "Ms. [...]

Staff of the Month: Solimar2022-01-18T00:31:26-05:00

Student of the Month: Ana

What has Ana done over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Ana was nominated by her classroom staff for a vote with all of the Hartford Primary staff. Ana was chosen for many reasons. Ana has had some challenges at the start of this school year and has overcome those challenges successfully and while remaining positive and able to advocate for herself. Ana is a positive role model for the other students in her classroom and to the school. She can often be heard encouraging other students to make good choices. Ana is able [...]

Student of the Month: Ana2022-01-18T00:31:27-05:00