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WATCH D.O.G.S. Program

Watch Dogs program

Purpose:  

WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students) is a family and community engagement educational initiative.

There are 2 primary goals of the WATCH D.O.G.S. program:

  1. To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
  2. To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying

WATCH D.O.G.S. are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer.  During the day, WATCH D.O.G.S. may read and work on flash cards with students, play at recess, eat lunch with students, watch the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students, but other students as well. 

 

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Students gain positive male role models

By taking time to come to campus and serve the students and teachers, Fathers demonstrate that education is important.  A male role model can positively impact a student’s life in three critical areas: academic performance, self-esteem, social behavior.

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Schools gain an extra set of eyes and ears

The presence of a father or father figure provides an additional deterrent to bullying, enhances a sense of security in the building, and helps create an environment conducive to learning.

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Fathers gain greater awareness of challenges

Fathers learn about the increasingly complex challenges and decisions today’s youth are facing.  As a result, they can learn to relate better to their student and hopefully connect with them.

Thank you for supporting our Bush Bears by being a WATCH D.O.G.!

Please read the signup guidelines below before registering.

SIGNUP TIMELINE:

  • Please sign up at least 48 hours in advance so we have time to create the schedule and notify staff.

FREQUENCY:

  • Each volunteer may sign up once per calendar month to give other dads a chance to participate.
  • If you register for more than one day in the same month, any additional day(s) will be cancelled.

STUDENT LIST:

  • When you sign up, please list all of your students and each student’s teacher. This helps us ensure you have time with all of your children during your day on campus.

FULL DAY / HALF DAY:

  • The standard signup is for a full day. If you prefer a half day, please leave a comment on your signup indicating which half (morning or afternoon).

*If you have questions or need assistance with signup, please contact the front office.

 

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

 

1) Click this link to see our availability on SignUp:  Sign Up Here

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

 

Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone.