Every Friday morning, Principal Starr Braswell sets aside an hour and a half to receive students in her office who want to share examples of exemplary school work. Teachers select the children to take their written work, performances and artistic masterpieces to the principal. Children can read what they have written, recite multiplication tables or present class projects to go on display outside Braswell's office. About 20 children parade through her office each week. The recognition serves different purposes.
Some teachers select struggling students who benefit from positive reinforcement from the principal.
It also can be a way for students to meet the principal face to face for the first time. It gives them a chance to to come to the principal's office for a positive. Braswell tries to get around to each classroom at least twice a week. But sometimes she misses the best of show.