Jostens Renaissance Education

THE HARBOR

Character Development. One Episode at a Time.

The Harbor by Jostens is a weekly online video series that builds character in students and culture on campus.

THE HARBOR

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JOSTENS RENAISSANCE®

National Conference

The Jostens Renaissance National Conference is a one-of-a-kind experience that brings all educational stakeholders together with the focus of creating a positive school climate and culture. Connect with educators and students. Lift the Character of your school. Celebrate achievements.

The 2019 Jostens Renaissance National Conference will occur July 20 – 23 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, FL.

2018 Resources

PREVIEW

THE PULSE –

Student Recognition Survey.

Are there gaps between how students feel recognized & how adults feel they are recognizing them? The Pulse can help.

THE PULSE

INFO

FEATURED STORIES

A Showcase for Climate and Culture

Jostens Renaissance® Education’s Featured Stories are here to highlight culture and climate current events, Renaissance stories from your school and insights from experts. Check back regularly to see Renaissance in action!

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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STUDENT OF THE MONTH: JANUARY – MARIAH HELM

This month’s National Renaissance Student of the Month is Mariah Helm from Monrovia High School in California. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar spoke to […]

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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STAFFULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH: JANUARY – AMY CHOSEWOOD

This month’s National Renaissance Staffulty Member of the Month is Amy Chosewood from North Hall High School in Georgia. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar […]

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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STAFFULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH: DECEMBER – DINAH GREENE

This month’s National Renaissance Staffulty Member of the Month is Dinah Greene from Orange Vista High School in California. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar […]

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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STUDENT OF THE MONTH: DECEMBER – BRAIDEN JENKINS

This month’s National Renaissance Student of the Month is Braiden Jenkins from Carlisle High School in Arkansas. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar spoke to […]

https://www.jostensrenaissance.com/braidenjenkins/

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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STAFFULTY MEMBER OF THE MONTH: NOVEMBER– JENNIFER BERNARDINI

This month’s National Renaissance Staffulty Member of the Month is Jennifer Bernardini from Belhaven Middle School in New Jersey. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar […]

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NATIONAL RENAISSANCE STUDENT OF THE MONTH: NOVEMBER – ALEX PECK

This month’s National Renaissance Student of the Month is Alex Peck from Bureau Valley High School in Illinois. Renaissance Hall of Fame member Steve Bollar spoke […]

https://www.jostensrenaissance.com/alexpeck/

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TRUE FACTS: TEACHER EDITION

Encourage new students to get to know the adults in your school by having conversations about an interesting aspect of their lives.

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GPA CHAMPIONSHIP

Create a connection between athletics and academics by rewarding the varsity team with the highest in-season GPA.

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CUSTODIAL STAFF RECOGNITION

It is important to thank everyone in your building for what they do. Here is a fun way to recognize the custodial staff in your school

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CAFETERIA STAFF RECOGNITION

Recognize the cafeteria staff throughout the year by creating a bulletin board that celebrates who they are and all they do for their school community.

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TEST DAY DESK MESSAGE

Build classroom community by writing an encouraging message to students on the day of an important test or presentation they have been working hard on.

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BIRTHDAY AMBUSH

Celebrate staffulty birthdays Jostens Renaissance-style by using the birthday ambush.

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TESTING PACKET

Put together packets filled with supplies that will help students prepare and perform well on state exams or other tests. School type: Elementary School, Middle School, High […]

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C2G POSTER & BOOKMARK

Inspire students to consider the benefits of graduation in a fun and engaging way that’s also backed up by hard facts. School type: Middle School, High School […]

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KUDOS NOTEPADS

Use these notepads to write fun notes to teachers, to show you appreciate what they do with students every day. School type: Elementary School, Middle School, High […]

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WHY YOU’RE AWESOME NOTEPADS

An “at-your-fingertips” message notepad that makes it easy and convenient for teachers to quickly express appreciation and encouragement to a student at a moment’s notice. School […]

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WOW COMMITTEE

Create a committee in your school that is in charge of decorating the school and making it look great. School type: Middle School, High School Activity goal: […]

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ANNOUNCING TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Deliver your school’s “Teacher of the Year” award in an exciting and memorable way. School type: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Activity goal:Recognize the excellent work […]

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Clean up the entrance to your school and make it welcoming so you can give a great first impression. School type: Elementary School, Middle School, High School […]

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HARD WORK CAFE

Provide special lunch seating and perks for students who earn it. School type: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Activity goal: Reward students for positive actions. Submitted by: […]

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JOKE OF THE DAY

Tell a joke during morning announcements to set a positive tone for the rest of the day. School type: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Activity goal: Start […]

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Celebrate staffulty birthdays Jostens Renaissance-style by using the birthday ambush. School type: High School Activity goal: Welcome students to campus with positive messages Submitted by: Jostens Renaissance Education

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MORNING HI FIVES

Create a positive vibe to kick off the day. Have students and staff at each door giving Hi Fives to everyone who enters.

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GYMNASIUM EVENTS

Students pay $1 to get out of class to participate in a gym event.

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PINNING CEREMONY

Create a feeling of belonging to the school community in the new class of students by having a pinning ceremony.

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HOMEWORK MOTIVATION

Increase homework completion and recognize students who consistently turn in their homework with a prize incentive program.

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IDEA EXCHANGE

Ideas That Will Impact Your School

Find ideas from schools across the country that will suit your Renaissance needs in our Idea Exchange. And then, take some of your own ideas and submit them for other Renaissance schools to see!

IDEA EXCHANGE

THE RENAISSANCE STORE

Resources For Your Renaissance Program

Jostens Renaissance Education is committed to providing you with low-cost resources to help you enhance the culture and climate of your school. From reminders to students of their Commitment to Graduate® to posters to recognize your staffulty, the Renaissance store has everything you need.

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