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Dragon Bees & Dragon Scales RULE THE SCHOOL. Pickens County Middle School Jasper, Georgia. Effective Behavioral & Instructional Support. EBIS is a school-wide discipline proactive system used for achieving important social and learning outcomes while preventing problem behavior.
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Dragon Bees & Dragon ScalesRULE THE SCHOOL Pickens County Middle School Jasper, Georgia
Effective Behavioral & Instructional Support • EBIS is a school-wide discipline proactive system used for achieving important social and learning outcomes while preventing problem behavior. • Dragon Bees (PCMS’s discipline slogan) • Be Respectful • Be Responsible • Be Safe
Teaching Appropriate Behavior • Dragon News Network • Character Education Monday Workshops • Classroom discipline talks at the beginning of the year by school administration • Frequent reminders from school administration and teachers throughout the year
Reasons for EBIS Referral • Students receive an EBIS for inappropriate behavior. • Examples may include: • Disrespect • Refusal to obey a reasonable request • Class disruptions • Profanity and vulgarity
Progressive Discipline Procedures • 1st EBIS – student conference & parent signature required • 2nd EBIS – student/teacher/parent conference, teacher intervention, & RTI behavior contract • 3rd EBIS – student/teacher/parent conference, teacher intervention, review behavior contract, parent notified by teacher that an additional EBIS will result in an office referral • 4th EBIS – Office referral drafted with copies of all referrals attached
In the classroom In the cafeteria In the gym In the media center In the halls or breezeway In the office In the bathrooms On the bus During fieldtrips, sporting events, or after school activities Clear Student ExpectationsBe A Dragon…
Reasons for Dragon Scales • Using/Modeling good manners • Being helpful to others • Being prepared for class • Demonstrating positive leadership skills • Exceeding the Dragon Bees expectations
Behavioral Point Card Any student having 95 points or better at the end of the 9 week period may be eligible for Good Behavior and Attendance day Students are encouraged to contract with their teacher to earn their lost points during the quarter.
Positive Student Incentives • Quarterly Good Attendance & Behavior Day • Semi-Annual Big Ticket Items • Principal’s Student of the Week • Dragon Wagon Store (PTO) • Dragon Scale Store and Dragon Menu • Renaissance/Honor’s Day
Be Careful of … Dress code violations Bullying or harassing others Making a person feel uncomfortable or embarrassed Social medium abuses (i.e., pictures and hurtful words on texts and e-mails) Unsafe pick up and drop off areas
Positive School Recognition • PCMS has been recognized as: • 2-time Georgia Lighthouse School To Watch School (2008 and 2012) • 2011-12 Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL) “School Achievement Award” • 2012-13 Georgia Association of Middle School Principals (GAMPS) “Effective Middle School Program Award” • 2012-2013 Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals (GASSP) “Georgia Distinguished Breakout School”
Dragon Scale Rewards • Good luck with your 2013-2014 year! • Make the most of your middle school experience! • Treat everyone well!