Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center
Email: techcenter@smcps.org
Website: tech.smcps.org
Location: 24005 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD, USA
Phone: 301-475-0242
The Forrest Center has GRIT!
GRIT
Our students have GRIT. They are determined, courageous, tough, and never give up. GRIT is also an acronym that identifies four essential components of our schools' Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Using the matrix on the following page, students will understand the behavioral expectations that are in place for them at the Forrest Center, in the school building and beyond.
The Forrest Center staff will teach this matrix, refer often to the components of this matrix, and hold high expectations for students to demonstrate these behaviors throughout the school year. Forrest Center students will learn about each of the four components as they apply themselves to being a successful student and better prepare for a career after graduation.
MTSS is a framework to help build relationships between our staff and students. The Forrest Center staff will often recognize a student for their successes by awarding them with a GRIT ticket if they are “caught showing GRIT.” Likewise, if a student strays from demonstrating the tenants of GRIT, they will be reminded of these expectations and encouraged to review the matrix. In addition to providing the GRIT matrix in the student handbook, students will find this document in classrooms and public areas throughout the Forrest Center. GRIT Tickets are mailed home for parents and guardians to enjoy.
