Tefft

Tefft Teams, or our Houses of Learning are Core Interdisciplinary Teams.
Why is Tefft Teaming?

* ensures a safe, welcoming, and affirming environment
• creates a small school feel
• increases student advocacy
• teaming translates into academic success
• creates curriculum connections
• inspires professional sharing & encourages best practices
• encourages a culture of belonging and becoming
• allows a focus on social skills and consistency of expectations
• greater connection with parents
• creates camaraderie 

(source- AMLE)

At Tefft, our goals for our teams are to

* Increase self-concept
• Build a sense of community
• Increase school/home communication
• Increase student, teacher, and parent commitment
• Increase student motivation
• Increase student attendance
• Foster creativity
• Empower faculty/staff and students
• Integrate curriculum