Focused on restoring Raven Pride, making Tech enjoyable again, and delivering Grade Reform that balances mastery with recovery. Designed for mobile-first clarity, extra yet demure, and built to break out of page wrapping.
Terrance’s platform is precise: Restore Raven Pride, Make Tech Enjoyable Again, and implement Grade Reform as a joint commitment with Jaaziel. Each initiative is scoped, measurable, and engineered for student trust and administrative feasibility.
Culture is the engine. We build visible respect on campus and on the field: shared traditions, game-day energy, unified identity, and recognition that makes students want to be part of something bigger than a schedule.
School should feel alive, not obligatory. We expand events, simplify club access, and advocate structured time that supports wellness, collaboration, and deeper participation across the board.
Current: 65% Summative / 35% Formative. Proposed: 55% Summative / 45% Formative. Balance mastery with recovery so one mistake doesn’t define a quarter. Clear, fair, and aligned with growth-based assessment.
| Current weighting | Proposed weighting | Intent |
|---|---|---|
| 65% Summative | 55% Summative | Reduce single-test volatility; emphasize sustained mastery |
| 35% Formative | 45% Formative | Reward effort, iteration, and recovery arcs |
One mistake shouldn’t decide a quarter. Recovery is part of mastery.
Rights paired with standards. Phones remain a right in appropriate times, framed by the Raven Standard: trust students, hold us accountable, and build a culture that earns wins.
Pride is visible, audible, and contagious. We institutionalize culture through recurring moments, unified presentation, and recognition systems that make excellence a daily rhythm, not a rare event.
Presence wins before performance. When the culture is aligned, students move with purpose, teams lock in, and the building feels like it’s competing together.
Enjoyment is not a distraction. Engagement follows energy, and energy comes from access, events, and structured time to breathe and build together.
Monthly student-led showcases, club expos, pep rallies, and micro-events that keep the hallways animated and purposeful. Visibility increases participation; participation builds community.
Clear sign-up flows, consistent promotion, and support for leaders. Reduce friction, increase visibility, and measure outcomes by participation and retention.
Advocate for Free Block/extended lunch pilots to support wellness, tutoring, and collaboration. Pilot data informs scale; structure ensures accountability.
Music, visuals, and daily micro-interactions that transform routine into momentum. Small cues add up to a felt experience of pride and belonging.
Shift weightings to reflect how learning actually works: consistent effort, iteration, and mastery over time. Reform doesn’t lower standards; it clarifies them and makes them attainable with discipline.
| Dimension | Current model (65/35) | Proposed model (55/45) | Expectation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High — single test swings a grade | Moderate — more buffer via formative | Stabilize term grades; fewer extreme dips |
| Recovery arcs | Limited — late improvement under-weighted | Supported — iterative progress recognized | More momentum after early mistakes |
| Equity | Lower — favors test-only strengths | Higher — values effort & mastery | Fairness without dilution |
| Clarity | Opaque — grades feel punitive | Transparent — grades feel earned | Trust increases; disputes decrease |
Frequently asked question: Does reform lower standards?
No. Standards stay high. The weighting change clarifies pathways to mastery through consistent formative progress, while summatives still demonstrate competence. Mastery requires both preparation and performance.
Frequently asked question: How will abuse be prevented?
Formative work must align with clear rubrics and deadlines. Recovery is earned via documented progress and teacher-defined criteria, ensuring accountability while supporting improvement.
Execution beats intention. Terrance’s plan moves from visible wins to policy traction with student-backed momentum and staff-facing clarity.
Clear answers build trust. If it’s important, it’s answerable.
Is this achievable within Sussex Tech policy?
Yes. Grading weights, scheduling pilots, and recognition initiatives are local decisions coordinated with administration and staff. Proposals are designed to align with existing structures while elevating outcomes.
Does “Restore Raven Pride” include discipline changes?
It includes standards and preparation, unified identity, and consistent expectations that make discipline predictable and fair. Culture and clarity reduce friction and raise performance.
Will Grade Reform inflate grades?
No. Inflation is prevented through rigorous rubrics, mastery-based summatives, and defined formative criteria. The model balances performance with documented progress.
How does “Make Tech Enjoyable Again” avoid chaos?
By planning events, setting clear time windows, assigning student leads, and measuring participation. Enjoyment is structured; momentum is intentional.
What gets measured gets better. We track engagement, participation, and grading stability to prove impact and refine execution.
| Measure | Baseline | Target | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club participation | Existing roster counts | +15% in first term | Driven by expos, calendar, promotion |
| Event attendance | Average turnout | +12% in first term | Align schedules; amplify recognition |
| Grade volatility | Term swing data | -20% variance | Expected buffer via 55/45 weighting |
| Recognition volume | Weekly features | 100+ per term | Academic, athletic, service highlights |
Grade Reform is a shared standard with Jaaziel: master the material, reward the work, and structure the path so growth can be seen and earned.
Clarity invites effort. Effort builds mastery. Mastery earns pride.
Make it visible. Make it enjoyable. Make it fair.
Restore Raven Pride. Make Tech enjoyable again. Deliver Grade Reform. If you’re ready to move from talk to traction, let’s build.
Students respond to momentum they can feel. Recognition normalizes effort. Unified identity reduces noise. Structured time builds the habit of preparation. When culture tightens, outcomes rise.
Micro-moments — a morning playlist, a daily win spotlight, consistent field presence — lift energy and decrease friction. Consistency beats intensity.
Students own forums, run events, and carry standards. Authority grows when responsibility is distributed and supported.
Track attendance, participation, and grade stability. Adjust cadence and focus each term to compound gains without burnout.
Clear expectations, respectful enforcement, and team-first presentation. Confidence is culture; culture earns wins.