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Raleigh-Egypt Middle School School-wide Discipline Plan 2010-11 Rommie Vasser , Jr. Principal

Raleigh-Egypt Middle School School-wide Discipline Plan 2010-11 Rommie Vasser , Jr. Principal. 4215 Alice Ann Drive Memphis, Tennessee 38128. Guiding Principles. Our Beliefs about LEARNING : All children can learn, achieve & succeed.

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Raleigh-Egypt Middle School School-wide Discipline Plan 2010-11 Rommie Vasser , Jr. Principal

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  1. Raleigh-Egypt Middle SchoolSchool-wide Discipline Plan 2010-11RommieVasser, Jr. Principal 4215 Alice Ann Drive Memphis, Tennessee 38128 Revised 09/10

  2. Guiding Principles • Our Beliefs about LEARNING: • All children can learn, achieve & succeed. • Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning. • Students must have a clean, safe environment in which to learn. • Cultural diversity enriches the learning process. Revised 09/10

  3. Guiding Principles • Our Beliefs about INSTRUCTION: • The different learning styles of students require teachers to use a variety of teaching strategies. • Reading, technology, and the arts should be integrated across the curriculum. • Rigorous and challenging state curriculum standards and assessments are the cornerstones of research-based and data driven classroom instruction. Revised 09/10

  4. Vision • Our vision for Raleigh Egypt Middle School is to become a high performing educational institution that continually encourages, challenges, and supports the needs of its students. Revised 09/10

  5. Mission Raleigh Egypt Middle School, in partnership with our community, is dedicated to ensuring that each student is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the challenges of the future. Revised 09/10

  6. Philosophy Statement Raleigh Egypt Middle School’s philosophy is that all children can learn and become successful citizens. Revised 09/10

  7. Two Year Comparison2009-10 vs 2010-111st 20 day Reporting Periods Revised 09/10

  8. Goals or Objectives • Implement Peer Mediation/Conflict Resolution programs • Promote Fight Free and provide incentives • Increase time on task for instruction • Increase attendance and provide incentives • Increase parental involvement • Decrease student referrals by 50% • Decrease suspensions by 50% • Decrease fights by 50% • Decrease tardiness to school and class • Decrease class cutting • Decrease disruptive behavior Revised 09/10

  9. MCS Discipline Committee Worksheet2009-10 Name of School: Raleigh-Egypt Middle School Discipline Committee is representative of the school faculty and includes an administrator. Fill in the names of committee members and designate a Team Leader (TL) *Indicates members mandated by MEA contract See next slide for further instructions Revised 09/10

  10. Meeting ScheduleSee Next Slide for Further Instructions Revised 09/10

  11. (A) Data should be entered promptly to enable review of accurate data. Deadline for data entry is the Friday following the end of the reporting period. Principal should identify person responsible for entering behavior data. Name and title of data entry designee: Alana Brown, Administrative Asst. (B) Committee should meet within one week of final data entry for reporting period. Enter projected meeting dates in this column. Identify team member responsible for data summary to report to Discipline Committee. Name and title: Janice R. Brown, Assistant Principal Determine how you wish to examine your data: by location, by student, by infraction, by time of day, number of referrals per day per month. Also consider office referral procedures and data integrity. (C) Faculty meeting to discuss behavior should be held within a week of the Discipline Committee meeting. Enter projected dates in this column. Identify persons responsible for sharing data trends for previous reporting period with the faculty. Name and title: Janice R. Brown, Assistant Principal Team may wish to lead faculty in brainstorming intervention strategies based on data. Share successes and areas of continued efforts. Revised 09/10

  12. Monitoring Process • Monitoring of the School Wide Discipline Plan is ongoing. The Discipline Committee discusses implementation of the discipline plan during committee and faculty meetings. Current issues, concerns, and procedures are discussed and action steps are put into place to ensure the plan is fully implemented. • Data from SMS, the PBIS website, and faculty/staff observations is reviewed at least once a month to assess progress and effectiveness of strategies and procedures. Revised 09/10

  13. Analysis of School Wide System Revised 09/10

  14. Celebration • Announcements • Teacher of the Month • Staff Member of the Month • Bulletin Boards – Fight Free Data, Student of the Week • Staff/Parent meetings • Submit information to MCS Insider • Community rallies/forums • Certificates, Honors Programs, Special Recognitions Revised 09/10

  15. REMSRaleigh Egypt Middle SchoolSchool Wide Rules (RED, BLUE, YELLOW) • Follow directions the first time given. • Dress in uniform properly daily. • Come to class prepared for learning and success. Revised 09/10

  16. Raleigh Egypt Middle SchoolBehavioral Expectation Matrix Revised 09/10

  17. Classroom vs Office Managed Behavior Classroom (not limited to) • All Level 1and 2 Misconduct and Disruptive Behavior Infractions ( reference MCS Code of Conduct) • Tardiness (less than three times – record on tardy log and contact parent) • Class Cutting • Refusal to complete assignments (schedule parent conference) • Repeated Level 1 and 2 infractions require scheduling of a face-to-face parent conference by members of the team prior to office referral • Student s who need to discuss disagreements and/or /concerns should be referred to the appropriate counselor Office • Excessive tardiness (more than 3 times) • Excessive Class Cutting (more than 2 times) • Fighting • Weapons • Threats (against student or teacher) • Drugs • Level 3 Offenses (per MCS Code of Conduct) • Level 4 Offenses (per MCS Code of Conduct) • Level 5 Offenses (per MCS Code of Conduct) Revised 09/10

  18. General Procedure for Dealing with Problem BehaviorsClassroom Managed vs Office Managed Observe problem behavior Is behavior major? Find a place to talk with student(s) NO YES Ensure safety Problem solve Write referral & send it to office Problem solve Determine consequence Determine consequence Document intervention/procedure Follow documented procedure Has student engaged in this behavior at least 3 times? NO YES Follow through with consequences File necessary documentation Set up team conference with parent Document conference Refer to counselor if necessary File necessary documentation Follow up with student within a week Revised 09/10

  19. Teach the Rules and Procedures • Teachers will discuss handbook with students during 1st 2 weeks of school • Students are issued a copy of the student handbook to discuss with parents. • School Administrators reinforce rules and procedures during grade level assemblies at the beginning of the year • Refresher meeting at the beginning of the 2nd semester • Rules and procedures are posted throughout building and on school’s website • Parent Meetings Revised 09/10

  20. Teach the Code of Conduct • All teachers instructed to teach rules and procedures daily during the first two weeks of school • Code of Conduct Post-test administered to every student during homeroom, graded by teachers, and results submitted to Administrator • All students tested must score 80% or above Revised 09/10

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  22. School Procedures • List school procedures for entering school • Closing of school/buses • Passing Classes • Lunchroom • Assemblies • Referrals • Restrooms • Hall passes • Etc… Revised 09/10

  23. Procedure for entering school • Teachers will report to their morning duty posts by 7:00 a.m. and begin to ensure students are arriving in an orderly manner at the designated entrances. • Students begin entering the Gym once the first bus arrives. • Teachers not assigned to morning duty should be in the gym to pick up their homeroom students no later than 7:15 am.  • Once dismissed from the gym, teachers escort their students to the appropriate entrance door to proceed through metal detection. Teachers will check uniforms while students are lined up and ask students to make adjustments as needed. • After 7:30 a.m., students are tardy. • Non- bus riders should not be on campus prior to 7:00 am. Revised 09/10

  24. ExitingSchool Procedures • To ensure that students are safe and orderly, teachers will escort all students out of the buildingat the appropriate dismissal time and will remain outside until the campus is clear. • Walkers will dismiss at 3:15 pm, Car Riders at 3:15 pm, and Bus Riders at 3:10 pm. • Students who participate in after school activities (sports, tutoring, etc.) will re-enter the building at the door designated by the sponsor. • All students who are not supervised by an adult should exit campus by 3:30 p.m. Revised 09/10

  25. Procedures forPassing Class • To ensure that students arrive in class on time and in an orderly fashion, all teachers must escort students to every class. • Teachers should prepare to end class five (5) minutes early to complete housekeeping tasks – clean up room, students straighten up around desks, write homework assignments in notebooks, line up quietly, and adjust uniforms. • Teachers will line students up in classroom prior to leaving each class. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT ENTER THE HALLWAY NOISILY. Revised 09/10

  26. Procedures forPassing Class • In cases where there is more than one (1) team on a hall, the teams should coordinate their transition schedules such that the teams do not interrupt each other, (i.e. one team may pass at 9:45; the other may pass 5 minutes after.) Revised 09/10

  27. School-wide ClassroomProcedures • Students will report to class and will complete the bell work assignment within the first 5 minutes of the class. • Teachers will monitor the use of hall passes. Only one hall pass pad will be issued to each teacher. • Fifteen minute rule observed – no hall passes issued the fifteen or last fifteen minutes of the class period. • No students are allowed into hallways after 2:30 p.m. • Students are encouraged to ask teachers for assistance when they need it. • Home work assignments are to be given in each content area and students are expected to turn in their homework assignments according to classroom teachers’ instructions. • Students have ample access to computer technology throughout the school. Teachers are encouraged to allow supervised, structured computer use in the classroom. • Teachers may schedule classroom time in the library. Revised 09/10

  28. Cafeteria Procedures • Students are to enter quietly and go directly to their assigned sitting area according to their grade section number. • Students are to remain seated until called to line up and receive their lunch. • Students must return to their designated sitting area and remain seated until time for dismissal. • To limit walking, trash barrels will be brought to the tables by students chosen by the lunchroom administrators. • Additional students will be assigned to wipe off tables to ensure clean tables for the next lunch time. • The last five (5) minutes is quiet time for students, during which we make announcements and dismiss classes one-at-a-time. • Teachers are expected to always be on time to pick up classes so as not to disrupt the lunch schedule, Revised 09/10

  29. Cafeteria Procedures • At the end of the lunch period, teachers will enter cafeteria and stand with their students to help enforce quiet time and ensure that tables are clean. Students should exit the cafeteria in a quiet line as they are called. • Teachers should escort students into and from the cafeteria at their designated times. • Teachers must make sure students are sitting in the correct areas and should document violations of sitting area procedures. • Students may talk during lunch but must use their neighbor voices only – no yelling and screaming allowed. Revised 09/10

  30. Procedures forAssemblies • Programs are held in the gym or auditorium. Each grade will have assigned seating areas. Students are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and courteous manner during the program. Applause should be generous when appropriate. Whistling, stamping of feet, shouting aloud and constant talking will not be tolerated. Revised 09/10

  31. Annual PBIS Kick-off • Teach MCS Code of Conduct • Administer Code of Conduct Post-tests • Teach School-wide rules and Behavior Expectations from matrix • When district and school universal rules and expectations are understood, celebrate the beginning of a new, positive school year Revised 09/10

  32. Classroom Procedures Describe Classroom school-wide procedures, such as: • Hall Passes • Getting up from seat • Asking for help • Cooperative groups • Turning in Homework • Writing Assignment Protocol • Etc. Revised 09/10

  33. School Wide Incentives • Movie and Popcorn Parties • Athletic activities – ex. Staff vs Faculty Basketball Game • Discounted tickets to school events • Free entry into school events • Free items from concession stand Revised 09/10

  34. Teacher Incentives • Staff of the Month • Reserved Parking Space • Gift Cards • Certificate of Recognition • Photo with Principal posted on bulletin board and school website Revised 09/10

  35. Helpful Resources for Incentives The following organizations and individuals help us to provide incentives for our students and teachers: • Wal-Mart • Oak Grove Baptist Church • Parents • Other community donations Revised 09/10

  36. Communication with Parents & Community • Title I meetings • Open House • Monthly Newsletter • ParentLink • School Website Revised 09/10

  37. Character Education • Counselors will provide homeroom teachers with a Character Trait focus for each month starting in October • Character Ed activities conducted during ISS weekly (Counselors) • Character Word of the Month stated during announcements each day and posted throughout the building Revised 09/10

  38. ATOD Prevention • During PE/Health classes, students are taught about the negative health affects of Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs. • PE teachers Felton Young and Natasha Nicks discuss information with all students they teach during the Health portion of the PE curriculum. Revised 09/10

  39. Sexual Harassment Prevention • Harassment training with the faculty will be done in November (date to be determined). • Students will be trained during the month of October via all Social Studies classes • MCS Video Library is source for student materials: 416-5890 Revised 09/10

  40. Bullying Prevention • Training with faculty: Please give implementation details • professional development provided by counselor (????) during Oct. 11th in-service through PowerPoint • will include defining bullying/intimidation, recognizing early stages, and providing strategies for addressing • Training of students: Please give implementation details • Will be taught through classroom guidance sessions by all counselors beginning in October (MCS curriculum) Revised 09/10

  41. Violence Prevention Programs • Mendez Too Good for Drugs – PE/Health (Nicks & Young) • Too Good for Violence – Counselors • Peer Mediation/ Conflict resolution – Counselors • Kingian Nonviolence – Counselors • Bullying Prevention – Counselors Revised 09/10

  42. Violence Prevention Programs • School counselors use Mendez’s-- TooGood for Drugs, Too Good for Violence ( in conjunction with the PE teachers) as an intervention when students are assigned to them for counseling. • Fight Free program that provides incentives to students who avoid fighting. • Teachers are instructed to take all threats of violence seriously and to provide whatever interventions needed (call home; counseling; referral). Revised 09/10

  43. Fire Drill Schedule Revised 09/10

  44. In-School Suspension Plan • ISS may be assigned to students by any administrator as a consequence for violation of school rules. • Teachers refer students after they have taken steps of calling parents, having a conference with the student, and referring to a counselor. • Students are required to complete class work provided by their teachers, as well as participation in a Character Education session provided by counselors every Wednesday. • The ISS teacher and the school counselors work together to provide an alternative solution for students assigned to ISS 3 or more times. Revised 09/10

  45. Procedure for Use • Administration determines ISS referrals. • Teachers will send daily assignments. • ISS Assistant monitors and evaluates student progress • ISS Assistant will spend their day performing duties related to the operation of the ISS program • Administrators should make provisions (internet access) to support daily or weekly data entry by ISS Assistants Revised 09/10

  46. ISS Assistants should receive the 30 minute duty-free lunch as outlined by Human Resources. • ISS staff will assist student with re-entering regular classroom setting. • Special Education students will receive services mandated in their IEP during the suspension period. • ISS Assistants should be evaluated at mid-year and end-of-year intervals. • Administrators should communicate with ISS Coordinator regarding program implementation as necessary. Revised 09/10

  47. Secondary Intervention Evaluation • Monthly meetings are scheduled with the External Behavior Coach and School Counselors. The agenda for the meetings will include: at-risk/repeat offenders (alternative solutions) ; frequency of assigned consequences; suggestions to tweak parts of the program as needed, and data indicating reduction of offenses. • Data is obtained via the PBIS website, SMS, and the ISS assistant. Revised 09/10

  48. Secondary Intervention Evaluation • Targeted Incentive Programs (i.e. Check-in, Check-out) • Mentoring • Behavior Intervention Plans • ISS Revised 09/10

  49. Tertiary Interventions • Through data obtained via the PBIS website, repeat offenders can be monitored. • S-Team meetings are scheduled through school counselors for students that have been suspended 3 times or more to discuss and determine alternative interventions. • SHAPE Program (if applicable) • A list of Special Ed. Students has been provided to administration to schedule Manifestation meetings when needed. • Success of interventions is monitored by the Schoolwide Discipline Committee and is shared with the staff and the regional PBIS Coach Specialist during monthly meetings. Revised 09/10

  50. Green zone 0 – 1, yellow zone 2 – 5, red zone 6+ office referrals CONTINUUM OF SCHOOL-WIDE INSTRUCTIONAL & POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT Tertiary Prevention: Specialized Individualized Systems for Students with High-Risk Behavior % Secondary Prevention: Specialized Group Systems for Students with At-Risk Behavior % Primary Prevention: School-/Classroom- Wide Systems for All Students, Staff, & Settings % of Students Revised 09/10

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