Peace Schools
Self-Assessment Test
The original is available from:
http://www.rotarypeacesummit.org/.
It was in pdf at a difficult URL, and so often URLs change, so I posted it here
in html format.
Please write the score on the left side and add up on the
last page.
POINTS 1. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
1A. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
Our school promotes good sportsmanship in all board-approved sports.
(1 point each – maximum 5 points)
(i) We have a student athlete code of conduct (1)
(ii) We have an athletic contract that sets standards of behaviour for
participants and parents (1)
(iii) We display our code of conduct (1)
(iv) The code of conduct is included in the school agenda (1)
(v) Other ____________________________ (1)
1B. NON-ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
Our school participates in a variety of non-athletic programs, ie. Chess,
cooking, drama. (1 point each – maximum 5 points) Please list.
1C. LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Our school participates in leadership programs, ie. board leadership program,
anti-violence, school stores, tutor/monitor, lunch monitors, hall
monitors,student ambassadors. (1 point each – maximum 5 points)
Please list.
1D. HOUSE LEAGUE
Our school has a house league program or intramural program.
5 or more (5) 3 or 4 (4) 1 or 2 (2) None (0)
Subtotal-1
POINTS 2. COMMUNICATION
2A. NEWSLETTER
Our school provides a newsletter with input: (Choose one only)
(i) From administration only (principal) (1)
(ii) From administration and teachers (3)
(iii) From administration, teachers and school council (5)
BONUS That recognizes the ethnocultural diversity of the students and of
our world/community. (2)
2B. INVITING SCHOOL
Our school invites parents and the wider community to school events:
(i) To at least 1 activity during the school year (1)
(ii) To at least 3 activities during the school year (3)
(iii) To at least 6 activities during the school year (5)
2C. WEBSITE
Our school has a website that is current and updated:
(i) Once through the school year (1)
(ii) At least 4 times through the school year (3)
(iii) Every month through the school year (5)
2D. MEDIA
We inform our community of events and activities in the local media:
(i) Once a year (1)
(ii) Two to three times a year (3)
(iii) Four or more times a year (5)
2E. DIGNITARIES
We invite dignitaries (senior administration, trustees, politicians, community
leaders) to our school for celebrations:
(i) Once a year (1)
(ii) Two to three times a year (3)
(iii) Four or more times a year (5)
2F. SCHOOL COUNCILS
Our school councils meet more than four times a year. Yes (5) No (0)
Subtotal-2
POINTS 3. SCHOOL CULTURE
3A.. Our school displays artifacts in the school consistent
with the Rotary
Peace Project.
Yes (5) No (0)
3B. Our school has student ambassadors to take new students
and families
for a tour of the school.
Yes (5) No (0)
3C. Our school has a bulletin board at the entrance naming
all the staff and
their role within the school.
Yes (5) No (0)
3D. Our school proudly displays our board and school mission
statement and
philosophy.
Yes (5) No (0)
3E. Our school celebrates the various ethnocultural groups in
our school.
List up to 5 events. (1 point each – Maximum 5 points)
3F. Our school holds celebrations for achievements and the
recognition of
individuals:
(i) weekly (5)
(ii) monthly (3)
(iii) yearly (1)
3G. Our school displays a welcome sign at the entrance of the
school.
Yes (5) No (0)
BONUS We display a sign in another language (1 point per
language to a
maximum of 5 – must list languages)
Subtotal-3
4. PROGRAMS
4A. Our school is dedicated to maintaining a safe environment through
antibullying/
conflict resolution programs.
List to a maximum of 5 (1 point each)
4B. Our school employs character programs to enhance
cooperation and
respect.
List to a maximum of 5 (1 point each)
4C. Our school utilizes community support to teach our
students about
keeping safe.
List to a maximum of 5 (1 point each)
4D. Our school liaises with secondary schools to make our
school stronger,
i.e. co-op students.
List to a maximum of 5 (1 point each)
4E. Peaceful playground programs ensure a safe play area for
all our
students.
List to a maximum of 5 (1 point each)
4F. Our school has a teacher-mentoring program to support new
teachers in
their new environment.
Yes (5) No (0)
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POINTS
5. SCHOOL PRIDE
5A. Our school best demonstrates school pride by:
List to a maximum of 5 (1 point each)
(i) Having a school song/cheer (please attach)
(ii) Displaying international flags
(iii) School uniform for sports
(iv) Other, please list
5B. Our school maintains the schoolyard by:
List to a maximum of 5 (1 point each)
5C. List the recycling initiatives your school engages in.
List to a maximum of 5 (1 point each)
5D. Our school has a special designation, ie. Green School,
Fitness Award,
Renaturalization, etc.
List to a maximum of 5 (1 point each)
5E. Our school participates in a community cleanup:
(i) Weekly (5)
(ii) Monthly (4)
(iii) Semi-monthly (3)
(iv) Occasionally (2)
(v) Never (0)
5F. Our school participates in community “Calls for Action”,
ie tsunami relief,
food banks, coats for kids.
List to a maximum of 5 (1 point each)
5G. Our school performs/visits other community agencies, ie.
elderly, day
care, other.
List to a maximum of 5 (1 point each)
Subtotal-5
POINTS
6. ROTARY PRINCIPLES
6A. Our school displays the Rotary 4-Way Test prominently in the school.
Yes (5) No (0)
6B. Our school staff participates in an international
professional development
exchange.
Yes (5) No (0)
6C. Our school participates in special initiatives that
demonstrate:
(i) Peace
(ii) Understanding
(iii) Goodwill
(iv) Service Above Self
Please list and explain. (2) points each to a maximum of 8 points.
Subtotal-6
7. BONUS – Our school has started a new initiative this year
related to
promoting world peace and understanding. List and explain (5 points)
Name of School_________________________________________________________________
Name of Person completing
application______________________________________________
Position in
School_______________________________________________________________
Email:________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE FILL IN THE TOTALS.
SCORING:
1. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES /20
2. COMMUNICATION /30 BONUS /2
3. SCHOOL CULTURE /35 BONUS /5
4. PROGRAMS /30
5. SCHOOL PRIDE /35
6. ROTARY PRINCIPLES /18
7. BONUS /5
8. TOTAL /180
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