December 2004

GERMANTOWN ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL: Soaring with the Eagles

Positive Behavior Intervention Supports

Angie Wagaman, School Counselor

Mary Stuart Kempton, School Psychologist

Elements of a Schoolwide Discipline Plan

1. Define Expected Behavior

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

  

Elements of a Schoolwide Discipline Plan

2. Teach Expected Behavior

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 ________________

Golden Eagle Celebration Fall 2004

Germantown Elementary School

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

Bus Rewards Program Bulletin Board Display

Germantown Elementary School

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

Discipline Referral for Major Offense

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)