Dragon Bees & Dragon Scales

RULE THE SCHOOL

Pickens County Middle School

Jasper, Georgia

Effective Behavioral & Instructional Support

EBIS is a school-wide discipline proactive system used for achieving important social and learning outcomes while preventing problem behavior.

Dragon Bees (PCMS’s discipline slogan) Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Teaching Appropriate Behavior

Dragon News Network Character Education Monday Workshops Classroom discipline talks at the

beginning of the year by school administration

Frequent reminders from school administration and teachers throughout the year

Reasons for EBIS Referral

Students receive an EBIS for inappropriate behavior.

Examples may include: Disrespect Refusal to obey a reasonable request Class disruptions Profanity and vulgarity

Progressive Discipline Procedures

1st EBIS – student conference & parent signature required

2nd EBIS – student/teacher/parent conference, teacher intervention, & RTI behavior contract

3rd EBIS – student/teacher/parent conference, teacher intervention, review behavior contract, parent notified by teacher that an additional EBIS will result in an office referral

4th EBIS – Office referral drafted with copies of all referrals attached

Clear Student ExpectationsBe A Dragon…

In the classroom In the cafeteria In the gym In the media center In the halls or breezeway

In the office In the bathrooms On the bus During fieldtrips, sporting events, or after

school activities

Reasons for Dragon Scales

Using/Modeling good manners Being helpful to others Being prepared for class Demonstrating positive leadership skills Exceeding the Dragon Bees expectations

Behavioral Point Card

Any student having 95 points or better at the end of the 9 week period may be eligible for Good Behavior and Attendance day

Students are encouraged to contract with their teacher to earn their lost points during the quarter.

Positive Student Incentives

Quarterly Good Attendance & Behavior Day

Semi-Annual Big Ticket Items Principal’s Student of the Week Dragon Wagon Store (PTO) Dragon Scale Store and Dragon Menu Renaissance/Honor’s Day

Be Careful of …

Dress code violations Bullying or harassing others Making a person feel uncomfortable or

embarrassed Social medium abuses (i.e., pictures and

hurtful words on texts and e-mails) Unsafe pick up and drop off areas

Positive School Recognition

PCMS has been recognized as: 2-time Georgia Lighthouse School To Watch

School (2008 and 2012) 2011-12 Georgia Association of Educational

Leaders (GAEL) “School Achievement Award”

2012-13 Georgia Association of Middle School Principals (GAMPS) “Effective Middle School Program Award”

2012-2013 Georgia Association of Secondary School Principals (GASSP) “Georgia Distinguished Breakout School”

Dragon Scale Rewards

Good luck with your 2013-2014 year!

Make the most of your middle school experience!

Treat everyone well!