roar…raising our academic rigor through “ paws”itive practices

Using foundational literacy programs, anchor charts, and a positive school culture to promote

student success!

ROAR…Raising Our Academic Rigor Through

“PAWS”itive Practices

Laying the FoundationSMILE and SCHOLAR

S- Small Group

M- Multi-Sensory

I- Interactive

L- Learning

E- Experiences

What is SMILE?

Started at Clear Creek in 2008.

Beneficial for the students

Program was revamped at Clear Creek in 2010-2011 school year to offer more for advanced students, and to add extra for ESL students.

SMILE…Clear Creek Style

First 5-10 MinutesIntroduction of letters and sounds including how to form them with the mouth

American Sign LanguageHigh-frequency wordsInteractive songs and materialsFast-paced

Whole Group

Students move to small groups…•Review and practice

•Read predictable books

•Practice handwriting

•Word Work activities

Example Lesson Plan

S-SpellingC-Creative WritingH-HandwritingO-Oral LanguageL-Language MechanicsA-Appreciation of LiteratureR-Reading

What is SCHOLAR?

Monday-ThursdayFoundations of Common CoreConventions of Standard EnglishMini-LessonMove into small groups

What is SCHOLAR?

Tubs

Practice decoding,fluency, and sightword vocabulary

Written Component

Small Groups

Conventions of Standard EnglishCapitalizationPunctuationSpellingGrammar

Making writing interesting for your audience

Thursday’s Whole Group

Power of consistent instruction

Advantage of focusing on core skills

Benefit of leveled small-group instruction

Why SMILE and SCHOLAR?

Anchor ChartsKeeping the reading flowing through the grade levels.

To use common vocabularyScaffolding along grade levelsConsistency across grade levels

What?

Why?

HCPS Power Standards with agreed upon vocabulary

Clear Creek teachers created templatesEach grade level made own charts to fit grade

level needs

Power Standard Title

“I Can/I Will…” Statement

Visuals and GraphicOrganizers

Vocabulary

What is on the anchor charts?

Examples of anchor charts in the classrooms in K-2.

*Color-coded*

Examples of anchor charts in the classrooms in 3-5.

How the anchor charts are used.

Cubs with CharacterBuilding a positive school culture!

P-Positive

B-Behavior

I-Interventionsand

S-Supports

PBIS

Proactive and interactive approach to establish a positive culture in school

Supports social, emotional, and academic success

Uses data-based decision making to align curriculum and behavioral supports for students and staff

Three-tiered system approach to establish a positive learning culture and individualized behavior support

Allows for schools to be effective learning environments for all students

What is PBIS?

PBIS at Clear Creek ElementaryThis is our 5th year.

Implemented in order to establish a positive approach to behavior management

Established consistent expectations throughout the school

Representative from each grade level

Coaches

Meet once a month or more

Cubbie Counsel-meeting for student interventions

PBIS Team

PBIS at Clear Creek Elementary

Behavior Expectations Posters

1st Nine Weeks-Wii Dance Party

2nd Nine Weeks-Book and a Blanket

3rd Nine Weeks-Double Bubble Party

4th Nine Weeks-Field Day

Cubbie and Rewards

Paws from Teachers and Specialists

 As a cub, I pledge to always do my best.

 I will always show respect

and be kind to everyone.

 I will be responsible and safe. 

I am a Cub with Character!

Paw Pledge

Paw Pledge

Positive Attitudes While Showing Unified Pride

PAWS UP

Increase in attendance

Positive and calm environment

Reduced behavioral disruptions

Increased academic time

Increased students achievement

Benefits of PBIS

Clear Creek Cheer

Any Questions?

We invite you to look at our school website for more information:

www.hendersoncountypublicschoolsnc.org/ccs/

Thank you!