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CHARLES M. RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL of the Performing Arts and Science

CHARLES M. RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL of the Performing Arts and Science Colorado Springs School District #11. Julie Williams, Principal. Character Plus November 28, 2012. 700 students 6 th – 8 th grades ~ 25% M obility rate ~ 49% FRL status

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CHARLES M. RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL of the Performing Arts and Science

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  1. CHARLES M. RUSSELL MIDDLE SCHOOL of the Performing Arts and Science Colorado Springs School District #11 Julie Williams, Principal • Character Plus November 28, 2012

  2. 700 students 6th– 8th grades ~ 25% Mobility rate ~ 49% FRL status ~ 26.19% Hispanic ~ 56.55% White ~ 7.05% Black ~1.15% Asian ~ 1.01% American Indian

  3. We Are a Proud Community • National School of Character Recipient 2012 • Colorado School of Character Recipient 2010, 2011, and 2012 • Colorado Trailblazer Schools to Watch Recipient 2008 and 2011 • PBIS: 7th year implementation • RtI: 8th year full implementation • PBIS/RtI Exemplar/Best Practice Site • Colorado Performance Status – CSAP

  4. What We Have Accomplished • 34% reduction in referrals over 4 years • 13% reduction in referrals in 2010-2011 • As FRL increased from 16% in 2002 to 50% in 2012, CSAP composite scores have been on a positive upward trend • School climate survey shows 94% of staff feel there is strong collaboration • BOQ scores over 90% for 4 years

  5. The Russell Journey 2006 and 2007 PBS/RtI Built from the ground up- staff development time to articulate your values Everyone involved – Buy in 5

  6. Vision Statement: With the support of staff, parents and community, Russell Middle School students will be productive members of society who are knowledgeable, confident, and of high character. Mission Statement: Charles M. Russell School of the Performing Arts and Science offers a rich arts-infused middle school experience designed to create and feed a lifelong passion for learning.

  7. Building School-wideSystems • What are the core values of our school? • What is our vision and desired outcome? • Get involved/teacher voice and buy-in • Teach, model, listen, reward 7

  8. The Result A powerful school-wide system that: • Improves the culture and climate • Reduces the number of office referrals • Increases the number of positive interactions between staff and students • Creates a foundation of beliefs

  9. ROCKS Reward System ROCKS Values -Respect, Ownership, Choice, Knowledge, Safety -The PBIS Classroom -PBIS and Citizenship Grades -ROCKS Ticket Economy

  10. ROCKS Citizenship Rubric 13

  11. R.O.C.K.S. Tickets 14 Our currency, our economy, our responsibility Increase/ decrease flow Sustain value, avoid inflation Keep it simple Classroom and school-wide

  12. Classroom Incentives • What do I want my classroom to look like? • Develop a menu of ways for students to earn rewards • Find incentives that will help them grow as a student and be successful in your room • Free is our friend

  13. Privileges • Honor Card (VIP or ABC card) • Early entry before school • Library access • Random drawings • ROCK Pile seating at assemblies • Front of the line passes • Teacher auction • Rockin’ Raider Lunches

  14. Recognition Raider of the Month Team assemblies Positive referrals REACH assemblies • 3A’s for athletics • Perfect attendance • Academic medals

  15. Leading With the Positive

  16. Partnerships 19 • Parent Involvement- SPUD Night • Students and Parents Understanding Development • The PBIS Team • Parents, Students, Community • Community partnerships- donations, volunteer time, mentor programs • Grand-friend Program • Ft. Carson Adopt A School

  17. How Do We Sustain It? • Continue to get feedback • Develop meaningful community relationships • Stay creative and cutting edge • Stay synchronized (ask your kids for help!) • Keep it simple • Keep it fresh

  18. The Russell Journey - Continued 2009 –District implemented Second Step 2010 – Something missing 2011- Power2Achieve 21

  19. Russell Game Plan • Benchmark current state (baseline starting point) and strategic (long-term) goals. • Develop a school-wide system that integrates RTI, PBIS, and Character Education. • Balance tactical (short-term) and strategic (long-term) goals. • Apply strategies to overcome obstacles to goal achievement. • Develop the attitude and effort needed to revise and continuously improve. • Increase frequency and quality of planner use by students andteachers.

  20. Integrating RtI, PBIS, and Character Education

  21. Institute for Excellence & Ethics (IEE) www.excellenceandethics.org

  22. List the words you think of when someone says Character I Heard Activity

  23. Toolkit 1.1

  24. Toolkit 1.1

  25. Toolkit 1.1

  26. Toolkit 5.1

  27. ROCKS Review for second semester Our goal for second semester and beyond for our students Attitude and Effort Rubric

  28. Toolkit 4.2 Plot where you are now

  29. Academics • Rate yourself • 1 = Not so good • 2= I did ok • 3= I did great • On the following questions

  30. Academics • Am I getting the grades I want? • Do I do all my homework? • Do I turn in my homework? • Do I get help from a teacher or other staff member when I need it? • Do I always show up to class prepared? • Do I always use my planner? • Do I know what my grades are before I get a grade check? • Do I distract the teaching or learning? • Is the work that I do good enough to hang in the hall?

  31. ROCKS • Do I respect class mates and adults at Russell in a way that that my parents would be proud of? • Do I own my actions even if they might make me look bad? • Do I make choices that I would be ok with if they made front page news? • Am I always an active learner, and encourage others to be as well? • Do I keep myself and others safe in every way? • Am I always in class on time? • Do I make comments that make others feel bad?

  32. Did you have any 1’s or 2’s? • Can you think of a specific reason why you got a 1 or a 2. • Write down what you need to do better so that you can get a 3. • If there are more than one areas that you need to improve can you combine them? • If not pick the one that will help you the most.

  33. Let's reflect on the 2012-2013 First Semester

  34. The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically... Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.— Martin Luther King Jr.

  35. JULIE Williams julie.williams@d11.org719-328-5202KYLE Baker Kbaker@excellenceandethics.org208-691-5944 www.d11.org/russellHelpful WebsitesCharacter Education Partnership - www.character.orgColorado Trailblazer Schools to Watch - www.coloradoschoolstowatch.comInstitute for Excellence and ethics – www.excellenceandethics.org Contact Information

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