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Building a Strong School Community: A Journey Through North County High

Explore the transformation of North County High School from challenges to successes through the implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports). Discover the impact of teamwork and relationships on student and staff outcomes, celebrating achievements and fostering a positive school climate. Reflect on data-driven strategies and the power of community involvement for sustained growth and improvement.

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Building a Strong School Community: A Journey Through North County High

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  1. North County High School Fostering Family & Community

  2. A Snap Shot of North County • 1850 – 2000 Students • 2020 as of today • Approximately… • 73% white • 22% Af. American • 3% Hispanic • 2% Asian • 6 Elementary Schools • 2 Middle Schools • Standard to AP and STEM

  3. Life Before PBIS… • Chlorine Bombs • Bomb Threats • Multiple Evacuations • 4000+ referrals/year • 56 Expulsions/year • 45% Expulsions were ninth grade

  4. ATTEMPT #1 Principal Says “we will do this”. Staff Says “Hmmm, don’t think so”. ATTEMPT #2 Teacher presents information about PBIS and explains the benefits Staff asked to experiment 1st semester and give feedback Whole school kick-off second semester Buy-In is Critical!

  5. Our Guiding Force • Derived from the county code of conduct • In every classroom hallway, gymnasium, and auditorium • Reinforced by staff • Part of the morning announcements every day

  6. Learning Matrix

  7. Behavior Management Process • A visual representation of the thought process • Describes the process to use when working on a student’s problem behaviors. • Reflects the county and school code of conduct

  8. Table of Consequences • Lists both positive and negative consequences • Clearly outlines the parameters for each consequence

  9. Address the Data: Implications and Improvements • Are we happy with the data? • Top 3 • Comparison over the years • Share Data with the Faculty • How can we improve…. Teamwork makes the dream work!

  10. Show Me The Data! 2004-2008

  11. Look Beyond the Data… • Don’t just focus on the numbers. • Spend time re-building morale and relationships among your staff. • Better staff climate will translate into better student climate.

  12. Forge Those Relationships They won’t care what you know until they know that you care

  13. We Are One Big Happy Family • Student of the Month Breakfasts • Honor Roll Breakfast • Luck of the Draw • Incentive Centers and Cart • Car Wash • Classic Car Show • Attendance Incentives • Sale of Ice Cold Water in the Media Center • Knights Out Celebrations

  14. PBIS is for STAFF too  • Care Bear Foster Parent Program • Secret Pal Program • Daily Trumpets • Knights Out Fundraisers • Staff Shirts • Tokens of appreciation • Retirement Celebration • Staff Photo Album on Intranet • End of the Year Picnic

  15. Care Bear Foster Parent Program • Staff nominated by their peers • Staff recognized monthly at family reunions • Bears are issued with certificates

  16. It Takes a Team Approach • Team members from each department • Getting the Community Involved • North County Business Advisory Board Partnership • Fundraising • Incentives • Adding students and parents to the team

  17. How Are We Going into Year Five? • We were told that the greatest challenge is with high schools. • We are focusing on our faculty as well as our students. • We are continuing to get faculty members to buy-in to the PBIS approach. • Our focus/theme is FAMILY, COMMITMENT and RENEWAL.

  18. Songs to get you through  “Every day is a winding road…” “Respect..find out what it means to me…” “I get by with a little help from my friends..” “Lean on me” “You’ve got a friend in me…” “We are family…!” “I Will Survive!”

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