Positive Behavior Support System Implementation Plan

1. Data for 2012-13 • 1/3 of our student population was suspended in CHOICE or out-of-school at least once. • 1/4 of those students spent 10+ days in ISS/OSS • 2,159 days were spend out of school by our students due to ISS/OSS. • This does not include class periods spent in CHOICE.

2. Discipline Policy Changes • Tardy Policy Change • C.H.O.I.C.E. Room • Referrals & Parent Communication • Deans/Coaches • PBS – 9th Grade

3. Tardy Policy • Teachers will track tardiesand mark in Pinnacle as “TU.” • Teachers report tardies to Deans • Students will receive CHOICE assignment for lunch period(s) as consequence for tardiness • Parents will receive ConnectEd phone calls and a BOY newsletter to explain new policy and remind them when school begins.

4. C.H.O.I.C.E. • There will be one CHOICE room for 2013-14. • CHOICE will handle all tardy and dress code issues.

5. Referrals/Parent Contact • If you must have a student removed, you must also complete a referral and parent contact on Portal. • All documentation (positive and negative) will be put on portal. • It is an expectation that you will spend 1 hour per week (from 1:40-2:45pm) making parent contact and logging it in Portal. • If you cannot reach a parent after several attempts, contact Charles Wynne and let him know

6. NON-VERBAL CUE TEACHER/STUDENT CONFERENCE CORRECTIVE ACTION Classroom Behavior Intervention Model • Eye contact • Proximity control SHOW student how to correct his/her behavior Private Conversation REFERRAL PARENT CONTACT OFFICE INTERVENTION Call, email, document in Portal Detailed referral on PORTAL Buzz for Dean • NEVER • Argue with a child • Embarrass or berate a child • Use sarcasm • Use academic activities as punishment • Hold a grudge • ALWAYS • Use rewards before punishment • Be respectful of the child • Contact the parent for support • Follow these steps except in extreme cases of misbehavior • Keep calm

7. NON-VERBAL CUE VERBAL WARNING CORRECTIVE ACTION Classroom Behavior Intervention Model Look at, stand by, or tap on table Call by name Fix your misbehavior THIS WAY PARENT CONTACT OFFICE INTERVENTION ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATION Call Home -on cell - afternoon Work Detail ISS/OSS Step Aside • NEVER • Argue with the teacher • Use profanity • Use negative talk in the classroom • Disrupt class • ALWAYS • Ask questions • Be respectful of your peers • Be on-task • Follow directions • Be your brother’s keeper!

8. Deans as Coaches • Deans are here as a support for more than simply doing referrals. For instance: • Student compliance walkthroughs • Assisting teachers with classroom management strategies • Behavior contracts • Parent Contact • Communicating with teacher, coaches, and specialists, as needed

9. Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) 9th Grade Academy • System gives students ROC BUCKS that they can use for monthly drawing by dropping their ticket into one of the PBS lockers • Enter in monthly drawing (gift cards, prizes, and other corporate donations, football tickets, etc.) • Each month will have three prizes and we will announce in afternoon for pick up in Mr. Wynne’s office 

10. PBS Teacher’s Guide When do I give a ROC BUCK and when do I not? Use the PEPrule and ask yourself, “did the student…” Prepare (dress and prepare for success?) Excel (stand out above others?) Progress (make improvements or help others improve?)

11. Monthly Allocation • Each teacher will receive 20 ROC BUCKS per 9th grade class they teach. These will be placed in your mailbox. • EX: If Mr. Smith has 1 ninth-grade class, he will receive 20 ROC BUCKS per month but Mrs. Johnson, who teaches six 9th grade classes will receive 120 ROC BUCKS per month.

12. Monthly Drawings September 27th October 25th November 22nd December 20th January 31st February 28th March 21st April 17th May 23rd Prizes Like: • Football Tickets • ROC Wear • Gift Cards • Lunch line VIP passes • Pizza with the Principal