norris elementary 1490 norris road memphis, tennessee 38106
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Norris Elementary
1490 Norris Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38106
Guiding Principles
All children can learn. Students thrive when high standards and high levels of expectations are communicated to
every student. Consistent effort and consistent attendance results in high achievement. Collaborative efforts by administration, teachers, staff, parents, community, and students
increase chances for academic and social achievement. Varied assessments increase student’s performance Implementation of effective teaching strategies and best practice improve student learning Meaningful professional development is essential to effective implementation of research
based strategies to increase student achievement Lasting improvement is an effect of collaborative effort and participation in decision making
processes by stakeholders Adherence to board, federal, state, and school policy ensures that the operations of the
school are in the best interest of creating a healthy, safe, and productive learning environment
Vision
Norris Elementary School administration and staff set high expectations and standards for all students at our school. We create, develop, and implement new strategies, ideas, and best practices through on-going staff development, grade level meetings, and cluster sharing. Students participate in hands on activities, problem solving, authentic learning, creative writing, and activities that foster differences in learning styles. Teachers evaluate learning with the use of authentic assessments, oral responses, cooperative/cross-grade grouping, and written assessments.
A safe environment and an enriched based curriculum ensure that all children succeed socially and academically. Parental involvement, a community support system, qualified and dedicated teachers, and an instructional leader ensure that the vision for Norris Elementary School is embraced and that our students are prepared throughout the 21st Century.
Mission
Our mission is to establish a safe and positive learning environment in which all students will experience a variety of diverse educational activities that promote analyzing, reasoning, self-discovery, risk-taking, and critical thinking. We will prepare all students to be successful citizens in the 21st Century.
Philosophy Statement
All students can learn and become successful productive citizens of the 21st Century. A unified staff that is well focused on the school, district, and state goals will produce students who are educationally prepared, technologically skilled, and socially/mentally adjusted.
At Norris Elementary School, we believe that all children have a right to a good education in a safe environment. We also believe that teacher expectations have a direct relationship to student performance and learning.
Goals and/or Objectives
To decrease suspensions by 5% To decrease office referrals by5?% Increase student attendance from 95% to 96% Increase parental involvement by 10% Decrease tardies by 5% Decrease early dismissals by 5%.
School Procedures
Students may enter the building when the door is opened by the principal or building engineer at 7:00 a.m. and go directly to the cafeteria.
All students should be dismissed at the 2:15 p.m. dismissal time. If students are kept after dismissal time, prior notification must be given to the principal and the parents.
The total lunch time has been set for 30 minutes, which allows 5-10 minutes of serving/seating time and 20-25 minutes of eating time.
Programs will usually start at 1:00 p.m. for all grades. Please have students seated before the start of the program and ensure that they maintain satisfactory behavior. Based upon scheduling, some programs may be scheduled in the (a.m.) or (p.m.) of the school day. However, you will be notified in advance.
Each teacher should handle all routine classroom discipline problems in the room and follow-up with parent conferences when necessary.
Any severe discipline problem should be brought to the attention of the principal immediately.
Classroom Procedures
Morning (A.M.)/7:30 – 7:45Put up backpacks & coats and take out books and paper needed for morning assignments/classes.Pencil sharpening at least 3 pencils per student. (designated student)Turn in all homework/student planners to it’s designated place.Give all notes and money to teacher. (Bookstore)All students should be seated and ready for morning announcements.
Afternoon (P.M.)/After LunchRestroom BreakRe-sharpen pencilsPut a.m. books in locker and retrieve p.m. books
End of Day/1:50 p.m.Assign homework and check student planners and initial.All students must be dismissed at 2:15 p.m.All Teachers must walk out the front door with their students.All Teachers must remain out front until 2:30 p.m. to monitor students at dismissal throughout the campus. Any students remaining after 2:30 the teacher must call parent/guardian.No Teachers may leave off campus before 2:30 p.m.If a teacher has a problem with daycare picking up students after 2:30 p.m. please notify the office after you have already talked to daycare.
School Rules
Follow directions the first time given. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Talk to schoolmates with respect; without teasing, name calling, or cursing. Treat all adults with respect.
How we teach the rules and procedures
Grade level discipline assembly the Tuesday after Labor Day. Teacher Modeling Role playing Student/Parent Handbook Parent Meeting (Thursday after Labor Day & 1st six weeks report card night)
Program Elements
Student Patrol Elite Eagles Club (E and S+ conduct students only)
Character Education
Elite Eagles Club Etiquette Class Character Trait of the month Faculty & Staff/Student Mentor “Each One Reach One” (Behavior, Academic or Emotional
challenged)
School Safety Plan
Fire Drill Instructions Take Cover Drill Medical Emergency Procedures
School Discipline Plan
Step One-Teacher1st offense- verbal warning2nd offense- parent communication (written and/or verbal)3rd offense – Required Teacher/Parent Conference
Step Two – Guidance Counselor1st referral – student counseling (15 -30 minutes)2nd referral – student/parent conference
Must schedule with guidance
Step Three – Principal1st referral – parent phone call and/or mandatory conference2nd referral – Mandatory Conference with parent, student & teacher
All Documentation from teacher, guidance counselor & parent must be with student3rd referral – Home suspension (number of days to be determined by principal)
An infraction of the MCS zero tolerance policy can and will lead to an immediate home/board
suspension
Monitoring Process
Behavior Log (Daily calendar to be initialed by teacher & parent)
Parent communication log Guidance Counselor (Student counseling on specific behavior patterns)
Any Referral Forms
Action Steps
1. Verbal Warning
2. One on one teacher conference with student
3. Phone call and/or letter to parent
4. Mandatory parent conference with teacher note: (parent will meet with guidance counselor following teacher conference)
5. Referral to Principal (parent, student and teacher conference with principal)
6. Referral to school support team for behavior intervention plan
7. Home Suspension
Prevention Model
Post classroom procedures to ensure all students are actively engaged in learning throughout the day.
Post rewards /consequences for behavior Group Pow Wow – class discussion about a conflict that is occurring.
Come together as a group to discuss the problem. This de-escalates the conflict. (1st meeting lead by teacher)
“Each One Reach One” – Faculty/Staff Mentor Character Education The Elite Eagles
Intervention Plan
“Each One Reach One” – Faculty/Staff Mentor Conference (Teacher, Student, Counselor, Parent or Principal) School S-Team
Evaluation
Evaluate Indicator
Individual Conduct Folder Improvements
Student Planners Teacher/Parent Feedback
Elite Eagles Club Number of students involved
Celebration
School (dance & pizza party) Students will be allowed to be a member of the Elite Eagle Club as long as they
maintain an E or S in conduct. Special awards and privileges will be given to students. Most improve student (Behavior)
Parent/Community Involvement
Report Card Pick-Up Night Quarterly Parent Meetings Parent Patrol Adopters/Students Tutoring & Mentoring
Faculty/Staff Signature Approval Page
Yolanda Jordan - _____________________
Kathryn Wilson -______________________
Laverne Plunkett -_____________________
Nancy Fahrmann - ____________________
Sharon Taylor -_______________________
Valena Galbreath - ____________________
Maudeva Wilson - ____________________
Michelle Walton - ___________________
Darois Libby - ______________________
Ora Irving - _________________________
Carolyn Williams - _________________________
George Ross - ____________________________
Charolotte Martin - ___________________________
Faculty/Staff Signature Approval Page
Linda Ashford - ____________________________
Candrace Carter - __________________________
Dusharme Longmire - ___________________________
Latoni Haley - _________________________________
Bridgit Thomas - _____________________________
Tamara Turner - ____________________________
DeShannon McConnell - ___________________________
Sonja Redden - _______________________________
Audrean Bond - ______________________________
Soudabeh Alikhani - ____________________________
Sylvia Hines - _____________________________
Jacquelyn Ford -________________________________
Faculty/Staff Signature Approval Page
Mocha Walker - _____________________________
Ada Kelley - _______________________________
Beverly Reed - _____________________________
Patrice Livingston -____________________________