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Arundel High School

P. R. I. D. E. Arundel High School. Arundel High School. “Smarter not Harder”. Working together to create a positive environment…. Introductions. Team Leader: Lisa Sigmon Sheila Brooks, Sarah Poole, Pat Cain-Hagan, Kristin Carroll, Tim Guy, Marla McMullen

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Arundel High School

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  1. P R I D E Arundel High School Arundel High School “Smarter not Harder” Working together to create a positive environment…

  2. Introductions • Team Leader: Lisa Sigmon • Sheila Brooks, Sarah Poole, Pat Cain-Hagan, Kristin Carroll, Tim Guy, Marla McMullen • Administrative Liaison: Merlene Clarke • Principal: Sharon Stratton • Presenter: Tim Guy • Arundel High School • Enrollment: 1995 students, 9th-12th grade • 1001 Annapolis Road • Gambrills, MD 21054 • (410)-674-6500

  3. The Old Way • Teachers • Inconsistent consequences • Minor Incidents not reported • Implementing multiple character education programs • Administration • Time consumed with referrals • Unaware of minor Incidents • Only see problem students

  4. The Old Way • Problem Students • Unaware of expectations • Focus of teacher attention • Losing time in class • Detention -> Referral System • Suspension/Expulsion • Majority of Students • Little interaction with staff • Not recognized for positive behavior

  5. First Look at PBIS • Focus on Positive Reinforcement • Data Analysis • Referrals • Minor Incidents • Consolidates Character Education Programs • Improves Consistency of Consequences • Increases Awareness of Behavior • Resources Provided to Model Program

  6. Planning the Program • Team • Teachers, Administrator, Guidance Counselor, and School Psychologist • Acronym • PRIDE • Positive • Responsible • Involved • Diligent • Efficient • General Expectations Within Each Category

  7. Planning the Program • The Matrix • Organized by area and expected behavior • States expectations, not negative behaviors • Consolidated: • County code of conduct • Current character education programs • Clear concise wording • Written in student language

  8. Improving Consistency • County Code of Conduct • Classroom vs. office managed behaviors • Levels of consequences • Aligned with PBIS • Flowchart • Improved practicality of Code of Conduct • Outlines management procedures

  9. Minor Incident Reports • Overall Design • Smaller than referral • In triplicate • Replaced Detention Forms • Pre-Referral Documented Step • Flexible Consequences • Ex: Detention, reflection, parent signature, etc. • Administrative Intervention Before Referral

  10. Proof of PRIDE • Purpose • Encourage positive behavior • Increase student teacher interaction • Improve school climate • Deposited in cafeteria • Weekly/Monthly/Semester drawings • Issuing Teacher Recognized

  11. Faculty Onboard • Faculty In-service • 90 minute presentation • Premise • Tools • Modeling • Presented as “Smarter not Harder” • Faculty Extremely Supportive

  12. Rollout • December 2004 • Lessons to Students in 1st Period Classes • Introduced tools • Explained expectations (Poster) • Interactive demonstrations • Pride Matrix • Teachers presented expected behaviors for their class • Matrices were checked for completeness in 1st period

  13. Data Monitoring • School Wide Information System (SWIS) • MIR’s and Referrals entered • Faculty presented with results at faculty meetings • Problem areas addressed • Problem students identified

  14. So Far… • Data Entry Issues • Upper Classmen • Procuring Funds and Donations • 8,000 Bucks distributed • All Staff Utilizing MIR’s • Reduction in Referrals (1660 to 1495)

  15. Future of Pride • Pride Store • Posters of Expectations by Area • Faculty Recognitions • Students/Parents on the Team • New Teacher, Staff and Substitute Training • Creating an Overall Positive Environment

  16. P R I D E Questions? Questions?

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