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Staff Welcome 15/16

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Staff Welcome 15/16

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Welcome!

To The Hoffman Academy

I can't wait to see you all again on the 3rd...

but until then I wanted to go over a few things with you.
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From 1910-1960 we were an orphanage.

From 1960-1990 we served court adjudicated youth.

And since 1990 we have focused on children with mental health concerns.

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Our mission is to, "Empower students with complex needs to recognize and optimize their full potential".

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Our 4 Cornerstones

  • Kids first
  • Progressive not perfect
  • All students can learn
  • Legacy of unity
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Kids First

  • It's why I'm here
  • It's why you agreed to work here
  • We get one chance with these kids and they deserve the best that we can give them

Progressive Not Perfect

  • No one is perfect
  • We are always looking for new ways to do what we do even better

All Students Can Learn

  • They all have potential
  • We need to work together and with them to help them learn
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Legacy of Unity

  • Hoffman has been helping children for over 100 years
  • We have many mental health experts here to support you
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"One person can make a difference and everyone should try."
- JFK
See you on the 3rd!

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