WHAT IS A WATCH D.O.G.S?
WHAT DO WATCH D.O.G.S DO WHILE AT GREEN?
Watch D.O.G.S. arrive by 7:25 am and proceed to the reception desk at the front of the school where they are given a customized schedule for the day. During the day, Watch D.O.G.S perform a variety of tasks, including monitoring the school entrances, assisting with unloading and loading of buses and cars, monitoring the lunch room, and helping in the classroom with a teacher’s guidance by working with small groups of students on various types of schoolwork. Watch D.O.G.S. also perform many other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students, but other students as well. Most D.O.G.S volunteer shifts are anywhere from a couple of hours to the entire day!
WHY:
Studies by the U.S. Department of Education have demonstrated that a positive adult male role model will have a uniquely positive impact on the development and educational success of a child. Dramatically increasing the child’s likelihood of graduating and getting mostly A’s along the way, while at the same time dramatically decreasing the likelihood of that child living in poverty, getting involved with drugs and alcohol, and avoiding potentially devastating choices that result in a criminal record or a teen pregnancy. The U.S. Department of Education has identified the WATCH D.O.G.S. ® program as an effective way to increase male involvement in our nation’s schools.
Proven benefits to our students:
- Students gain a positive male role model. Some students do not have a father-figure present in their home and the number of male teachers has been steadily declining in recent years. More positive male role models are needed in the school setting.
- Schools gain an extra set of eyes and ears. The presence of Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) can increase a sense of security at the building for students and staff, and it helps create an environment conducive to learning.
- Fathers and father-figures can spend meaningful time with their students in the school setting and gain a greater awareness of the positive impact they can have on their student’s life, just by being a ‘dad’.
- When Watch D.O.G.S. invest a day at school, they can learn how better to partner with the school to meet educational goals of students.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
STEP 1: EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST
Provide your contact information HERE so you can be informed of activities throughout the year
STEP 2: BACKGROUND CHECK
Complete the required volunteer background check through Allen ISD HERE
This is mandatory before you will be allowed inside the school. Processing can take up to two weeks.
STEP 3: ORDER YOUR WATCH D.O.G.S SHIRT
A Watch D.O.G.S shirt is required while on duty for safety and identification. You can either purchase your own shirt or a shirt will be provided for you to borrow, however size is not always guaranteed. Returning volunteers may wear their existing shirt, as the design has not changed. Shirts are available for purchase online at the PTA STORE
STEP 4: SAVE THE DATE FOR DONUTS WITH DUDES 10/1/26
All those who completed Step 2 will be sent an email with specific information regarding this event. Watch D.O.G.S sign up will be available after this event.
STEP 5: SIGN UP!
Be on the lookout for the sign-up calendar so you can reserve your watch duty. Once it becomes available, it will be posted here. Stay tuned!
