december 2004 germantown elementary school: soaring with the eagles positive behavior intervention...
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December 2004
GERMANTOWN ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL: Soaring with the Eagles
Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
Angie Wagaman, School Counselor
Mary Stuart Kempton, School Psychologist
Code of Conduct I will respect myself, others, and the environment. I will be responsible. I will be safe.
GERMANTOWN STUDENT PLEDGE
I promise to do my best at Germantown Elementary by showing respect for
myself and others, by working with my teachers to learn everything they need to teach me and by using my hands
and feet for peaceful actions only.
2004–2005Golden Eagle Guidelines
Elizabeth Kiefer
Principal
Donna Spencer
Assistant Principal
Eric J. Smith, Ed.D., Superintendent of SchoolsRoy Skiles, Instructional Director, Annapolis and Southern Regions
Germantown Behavior Teaching Matrix
Behavioral
ExpectationsClassroom Cafeteria Bus Hallway Play-
groundBathroom
Respectful Use kind words. Use a quiet voice. Raise your hand.
Use a quiet voice. Follow directions. Use good manners.
Use a quiet voice. Follow directions. Speak politely to the driver.
Obey the Quiet Zones. Put hands by your side or on your lips & hips.
Take turns. Share equipment. Use kind words & actions.
Give others privacy. Keep it clean.
Responsible Accept the consequences of your choices. Follow teacher directions. Bring all materials to class. Complete and return homework & classwork. Be on time.
Clean up your eating area. Follow cafeteria rules. Eat a healthy lunch. Know your lunch number.
Keep your seat clean. Follow bus rules. Be at your stop on time. Have all materials ready for dismissal.
Walk on the silver line. Obey the Eagle Stop Signs. Have a hall pass.
Line up promptly when recess ends. Clean up equipment. Be friendly. Use problem solving skills.
Report damaged property. Use materials correctly. Return to your class promptly. Tell your needs to a teacher.
Germantown Behavior Teaching Matrix
Behavioral Expectations
Classroom Cafeteria Bus Hallway Play-ground
Bathroom
Safe Keep chair legs on the floor. Ask for permission to leave. Use hands & feet for peaceful actions.
Walk. Keep your food on your tray. Ask permission to leave your seat. Use utensils correctly.
Stay in your seat. Keep aisles clear. Stay in your personal space.
Walk. Face forward. Walk on the right side of the hall.
Use hands & feet for peaceful actions. Use equipment correctly.
Use fixtures correctly.
Social Skills/Character Education
• Second Step
• No Put Downs
• Cores Essentials
• Steps to Respect
“May I have your attention, please.”
1. Stop moving.2. Stop talking.3. Look at the teacher.4. Listen to the teacher.5. Follow instructions.
From: Mychal Wynn, Building Dreams
Elements of a Schoolwide Discipline Plan
3. Develop an Ongoing System for Acknowledging Expected Behavior
GERMANTOWN EAGLESSOAR WITH PRIDE !!!
RESPECTFULRESPONSIBLESAFE
Student ________________
Teacher ________________
October Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5
October 4 AM October 11 AM October 18 AM October 25 AM
October 4 PM October 11 PM October 18 PM October 25 PM
October 5 AM October 12 AM October 19 AM October 26 AM
October 5 PM October 12 PM October 19 PM October 26 PM
October 6 AM October 13 AM October 20 AM October 27 AM
October 6 PM October 13 PM October 20 PM October 27 PM
October 7 AM October 14 AM October 21 AM October 28 AM
October 7 PM October 14 PM October 21 PM October 28 PM
October 1 AM October 8 AM CLOSED October 22 AM October 29 AM
October 1 PM October 8 PM CLOSED October 22 PM October 29 PM
TOTALS
GRAND TOTAL Bus Rewards Program Point System
Elements of a Schoolwide Discipline Plan
4. Develop a System for Responding to Behavioral Violations
Classroom Interventions• Verbal warning
• Time out
• Time out in another classroom
• Loss of privilege
• Problem solving worksheet
• A Sad Eagle Report – a minor referral
• Parent contact
• Student Support Plan
• Referral to student support services: KidTalk Team, Student Support Team, Learning Lab Coordinator, School Psychologist, School Counselor
_____/____/____
Dear Parent or Guardian,
The rules that our school endorses are designed to ensure that all of our students can learn in a peaceful and safe environment. Students who respect themselves, others and the environment, and who are responsible and safe are Germantown Golden Eagles.
Today, your child, ____________________________, did not follow Germantown’s school rules. The following describes the improper behavior.
1. Unacceptable Physical Behavior2. Abusive Language3. Lack of Respect for Others4. Lack of Respect for Another’s Property or School Property5. Other
Please talk to your child so that we can continue to work together to help your child learn and be a Golden Eagle. Your cooperation is appreciated.
_________________________
Teacher
Sad Eagle Report
Sad Eagle Report (page 2) Student ____________________ Grade______ Date ________ Time ______Referring Staff __________________________ Homeroom ________________Problem Behavior __________________________________________________
LocationClassroomPlaygroundHallCafeteriaBathroomGymLibraryBus ZoneSpecial EventOfficeOtherUnknown
Others Involved
None
Peers
Staff
Substitute
Unknown
Motivation
Peer attention
Adult attention
Obtain objects
Obtain activities
Avoid tasks
Avoid activities
Avoid work
Avoid peers
Avoid adults
Don’t know
Elements of Schoolwide Discipline Plan
5. Develop a System for Consistent Implementation, Monitoring, and
Decision-Making
Elements of a Schoolwide Discipline Plan
6. Provide Booster Procedures During Targeted Times of the Year
Elements of a Schoolwide Discipline Plan
7. Provide Alternative Options for Students with Chronic Problem
Behavior
Continuum of Behavior 1-7 % Individual
(1%)
5-15% At Risk (6%)
80-90%,School-wide (93%)
Student Support Team, Functional Behavioral Assessment, Behavior Intervention Plans, School Psychologist
KidTalk Team, Learning Lab, Guidance Counselor, Mentoring Program
Second Step, No Put Downs, Steps to Respect, Core Essentials
Germantown Discipline Data
425
244216
147115
265
164
90129
74 67
119
23 27 13 16 15
359
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
98-99 99-00 00-01 2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
Referrals Suspensions Bus Referrals
Germantown Elementary Cost/Benefit ComparisonReferrals (1999-2003)
Total referrals: 1999-2000 = 425 2000-2003 = 147
Total decrease = 278 referrals Administrator minutes consumed (15 minutes per referral)
1999-2000 = 6,375 minutes2002-2003 = 2,205 minutes
Total decrease = 4,170 administrator minutes saved (69.50 hours) Instructional minutes consumed (45 minutes per referral)
1999-2000 = 19,125 minutes2002-2003 = 6,615 minutes
Total decrease = 12,510 instructional minutes saved (208.50 hours = 30 days)