Watch D O G S
Hello! Thanks for volunteering for WatchDOGS at High Plains School!
Here are step-by-step directions on how to become involved as a WatchDOGS volunteer at High Plains School.
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If you haven’t yet completed your TSD VITAL registration and been approved to volunteer, here’s a link to the TSD Vital Volunteer site. It takes just a moment, and is required for all TSD volunteers.
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Dads of Great Students - check out training videos or look for additional information
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Sign up for a date(s) to volunteer at High Plains at SignUp Genius for WatchDOGS 24-25. Please sign up at least 48 hours prior to the date you would like to volunteer.
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Look for a calendar invite from Karen Helfrich (assistant principal) with your WatchDOGS schedule attached.
Once you arrive at the front office at the school and sign in, you’ll be given a t-shirt and lanyard to show you are our special, wonderful WatchDOGS volunteer. Please kindly remind someone from the HPS staff to take a picture of you and your child(ren) at the beginning of your volunteer day. We will put you to work right away in either the Hug & Go Lane or in our Bison Cafe. Once students are in their classroom at 8:20am (9:20 on Wednesday), we will introduce you to our school (via morning announcements), then your training will begin!
Once training is complete, you will receive your special schedule for the day.
Despite your special status, we ask that you remember the teacher is still the adult who sets the tone in each classroom/area. Please look for them for guidance on how to make your visit the best possible experience for the students.
Some ways the teacher may utilized you as a DOGS volunteer:
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One on one work with a student
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Small group support with academics or social skills
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Whole class support
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Read to the class
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Read with a small group
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Play a math game or use flash cards, etc.
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Support student breaks
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Support accommodations such as “Teacher Read Directions” on an assessment
Please do your best to follow your schedule. If you find you cannot complete your volunteer duties as scheduled, please let Karen Helfrich know so she can notify the staff member so the students can start an activity without you.
If you’d like to purchase additional WatchDOGS items, feel free to visit the DogStore. (Our school does not receive any funds from these purchases.)
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Karen Helfrich at karen.helfrich@tsd.org or (970)679-9806.
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DON’T |
Follow your schedule |
Wander around the building |
Provide positive encouragement |
Discipline students |
Follow directions from teachers |
Speak over teacher/staff members |
Create an environment conducive to learning |
Distract students from their learning |
Follow all HPS behavior expectations |
Forget to take care of your own needs |
Use staff restrooms |
Use student restrooms |
Stay with larger groups of students |
Be alone with students |
Stop by the office if you have questions |
Be disruptive when classes are in session |
Be approachable - smile, talk to the students, listen to them |
Share religious or political views |
Be alert - report uncomfortable or unsafe situations to staff immediately |
Use profanity |
Follow confidentiality policy in regard to students and staff |
Use any form of tobacco on school grounds |
Limit use of personal cell phone/technology |
Engage in behavior that would be considered disrespectful to yourself or others |
Be visible to others |
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Try to interact with all students |
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Have fun! |