The Knight Watch Volunteer Group
About the Knight Watch Volunteer Group:
Knight Watch is a new program to Renaissance Academy. Knight Watch objectives include:
- To build a positive school culture and climate which includes school personnel, students, and guardians.
- To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school safety and reduce unwanted student behaviors.
Who can join Knight Watch?
Any person in the life of RA students who can commit to a regular volunteer schedule. KW volunteers are approved helpers who, after going through appropriate background clearances and training, receive a tee shirt which they wear when visiting the school to identify themselves as a member of this valuable team.
Program Overview:
Volunteers will be...
- Trained in using our Responsibility Center Discipline approach to facilitate conversations with students.
- Trained in the Love and Logic approach to interacting with students.
- Trained in using our PBIS reward system.
- Given locations to monitor throughout their time on campus.
- Given a Knight Watch shirt for security and recognition.
Activities May Include (not an exhaustive list):
- Volunteers Monitor in the hallways & cafeteria
- Greet students entering/exiting the building
- Recognize students during the day for positive behaviors
- Let a member of the administration know if you see / or hear of behaviors of concern
- Working along with staff to supervise arrival and dismissal
Activities Will Not Include (not an exhaustive list):
- Discipling students
- Reporting school events or occurrences outside of the school
- Help in classrooms
- Providing academic support
- Covering / subbing for a staff member
Volunteer Responsibilities to be in the program:
- Must provide required clearances, Proof of Covid-19 vaccination, and adhere to all health and safety protocols.
- Must complete all required trainings assigned by school personnel
- Must act as Mandated Reporter
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this form and/or contact our volunteer coordinators at [email protected]