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GILBERT STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL. CIVIC EDUCATION PROJECT CITIZEN. Gilbert Stuart Middle School 188 Princeton Avenue Providence, RI 02908 Mrs. Morais Mrs. Amaral 5 th Period Literacy Class 2005-2006 Tardiness Public Policy Issue. Gilbert Stuart Middle School. Project Citizen Groups.
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GILBERT STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL CIVIC EDUCATION PROJECT CITIZEN
Gilbert Stuart Middle School 188 Princeton Avenue Providence, RI 02908 Mrs. Morais Mrs. Amaral 5th Period Literacy Class 2005-2006 Tardiness Public Policy Issue Gilbert Stuart Middle School
Project Citizen Groups THE PROBLEM CLASS POLICY Nixon Ashley Christopher T. Christopher C. Shaniqua Julia C Emely Julia D. Trenton Joel D. Yakira Julia D. Jordy Joel G. ALTERNATIVE POLICY ACTION PLAN Stephanie Shanice Shaqyla Yaranys Abel Geleiny Ja’Shawna Montana Fedcanor Dwanye Edgar
The Problem The problem is that children are coming in to school late and failing their first period class.
THE PROBLEM To investigate the problem we interviewed: Honorable Judge Newman School Principal, Mrs. Thomas Assistant Principal, Mr. Catone Assistant Principal, Mrs. Creel Head Clerk, Steve Arlan 6th Grade Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Cedergren 7th Grade Guidance Counselor, Mr. Warren 8th Grade Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Winsor Guidance Clerk, Ms. Bernadine School Nurse, Ms. San Antonio Social Studies teacher, Ms. Morais Mathematics teacher, Ms Demelo Mathematics teacher, Ms. Gaynor Social Studies teacher, Ms Ribezzo
The Problem (2 Weeks of School)
Alternative Policies Change Time Detention Court Suspension Home Visit Call Home Late Bus $25 Fine ALTERNATIVE POLICIES
ADVANTAGES Immediate punishment DISADVANTAGES Kids don’t always show up Have to pay a teacher to stay Have to pay for a bus DETENTION
ADVANTAGES Parent will be aware DISADVANTAGES It is very expensive for tax payers TRUANCY COURT
ADVANTAGES Hopefully their actions will change DISADVANTAGES Students will miss class assignments SUSPENSIONS
ADVANTAGES Students will come to school on time Students will be more rest and prepared to learn DISADVANTAGES We need to change the elementary school time for bus students. STARTING SCHOOL LATE
ADVANTAGES Parents and students will be informed for their tardiness. DISADVANTAGES It costs tax payers money to do home visits. HOME VISITS
ADVANTAGES School will make money. DISADVANTAGES Parents might not have the money to pay the fine. $25 FINE
ADVANTAGES Parents will be aware of their child being late to school DISADVANTAGES Parents might not be home. They might not have an answering machine Phone numbers might not be accurate CALL HOME
ADVANTAGES If kids miss their bus, they can take a late bus to school. DISADVANTAGES Costs the district money. LATE BUS
According to school records, kids are usually late to school between 8:00am and 8:30am. The school should start a half an hour later at 8:30am and end half an hour later at 3:05pm We took a survey, and kids would like to begin school at 8:30am and end school at 3:05pm. Some students even come as late as 9:00am and miss their entire first period class. CLASS POLICY
CLASS POLICY PIE GRAPH (Whole School Year)
According to the “National Sleeping Foundation”, Sleep Deprivation has Serious Consequences. Inability to learn, listen, concentrate and solve problems. Lead to aggressive or inappropriate behaviors. It also causes you to eat too much or eat unhealthy foods. ACTION PLAN
Changing School Time – 8:30 to 3:05 ACTION PLAN
Community: Our community is great. It has many cultures. It has many Hispanics from Dominican Republic. It also has Africans, African Americans, Southeast Asians and Caucasians. School: Our school has many nationalities. We treat everyone equally. We have two gymnasiums, fitness center, library, cafeteria, two computer labs and an auditorium. Community Profile
How does tardiness affect the community? TAX PAYERS!! Peers Court Teachers School Buses Nurse Detention Teacher Guidance Late Bus Clerks Breakfast & Lunch Program Administrators School Performance Summer School Parent/Guardian COMMUNITY