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Walker Charter Academy

Walker Charter Academy. Who are Watch DOGS. Fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at their child’s school. Watch DOGS presence has been known to reduce bullying in schools

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Walker Charter Academy

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  1. Walker Charter Academy

  2. Who are Watch DOGS • Fathers, grandfathers, uncles and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at their child’s school. • Watch DOGS presence has been known to reduce bullying in schools • They reach out and touch kids lives by being positive male role models in their lives for that one day that they are here.

  3. 35%-75% of student population is considered fatherless • 2 kinds of fatherlessness: • Physical-not present and no contact • Emotional-in the home but not emotionally engaged • How big is the problem? • 5X more likely to be at or below poverty line • Higher risk for substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and early promiscuity • 2X more likely to repeat a grade • 2X more likely to drop out of school Translation: Students are missing a very important ingredient in their lives!!

  4. Ultimate Goal of Watch DOGS • Raise the banner of positive fathering through the forum of schools across America and the world. • Awaken fathers to the values and benefits of committed fathers. • Change the culture by where every student has a father or father-figure to connect with in a positive way at school. • Help every school in America be positively impacted by the committed involvement of fathers and father-figures in their students’ life.

  5. To Become a Part of Watch DOGS at WCA • Complete a registration form and a volunteer forms form the office. • Criminal background has to come back okay • Call, email, or sign on the calendar at the end of the evening when you would like to come and serve • Come to the front office upon arrival for your schedule for your day • Follow your schedule throughout the day • Get your picture taken with your student and complete Watch DOGS survey on computer in the library.

  6. Activities you may be involved in • Monitor hallways and entrances • Help with traffic flow at arrival and dismissal times • Assist with lunch duty • Assist with recess • Eat lunch with your student • Play with your student during P. E. • Read or tutor small groups • Work with flash cards or educational games • Mentor a student • Chaperone field trips and/or other functions • Help with PTA functions • Smile and be our hero for the day!

  7. Activities you should NOT do • Going into student restrooms • Be alone or unsupervised with students • Espouse political or religious beliefs to students • Sell or give official Watch DOGS gear to someone who isn’t a Watch DOG • Engage in any conduct that brings disrespect to himself or his student(s), the Watch DOG program and their volunteering fathers

  8. 3 Winners of a Successful Watch DOG Program • Students because their father-figures give their time and energy as a positive male role model. • The school due to the support and safety that the Watch DOG provides as an unobtrusive fathering presence on campus. • The “dads” because they know their role as Watch DOG may impact lives, starting with their own students.

  9. T-shirts/Uniform Shirts are available for purchase

  10. For more information… • www.fathers.com/watchdogs • watchdogs@fathers.com • 1-888-540-DOGS to speak with a program developer • Campus coordinator: DeWayne Reed, Physical Education Teacher, 6.dreed@nhamail.com, 616-785-2700

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