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Student Handbook and Positive Behavior Plan

HANDBOOK
 
SCHOOL-WIDE EXPECTATIONS
 
2022-2023 INCENTIVES
 
 
Students with no citations or ODRs earn the full incentive.
 
Dealing with Citations and ODRs
* 1 citation = loss of 1/2 the incentive time 
* 2+ citations and/or ODR = loss of the entire incentive time 
*Mid-term is a reset point. Teacher should conference with students who have citations and ODRs to create a plan to earn an alternative incentive. If those students finish the nine weeks with no additional citations or ODRs, they will earn an alternative incentive on incentive day.
 
Tentative Dates/Plans
October 7 - Inflatables during specials
December 15 - Holiday fair during specials
March 10 - Magic show during specials
May 15 - Water inflatables 
 
Alternative Incentive - G-rated movie
 
All students will have the opportunity to purchase concessions on incentive days. 
 
POP TICKETS
 
Points of PRIDE (POP) Tickets are given out when teachers and other adults notice students going above and beyond the school-wide expectations in the areas of PERSEVERANCE, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, DEPENDABILITY, AND EXCEPTIONAL EFFORT. Students will get a copy to take home, a copy will be kept in the office, and the teacher will display a copy. Students with POP Tickets will be recognize with a POP Ticket Parade through the school. Parades will occur twice per nine weeks. 
BEHAVIOR CHARACTERISTICS
 

Classroom Managed Problem Behaviors

Managed by the teacher – Any three of these within a week results in a citation.

·       Property Misuse – Use of property in a way in which it was not designed, does not pose or cause physical harm to self or others.

·       Disruption – Any low-intensity disturbance or interference with takes away from the learning environment but does not cause physical harm or injury to self or others

·       Forgery – Signing a person’s name without their permission

·       Lying – Making a statement that one knows to be untrue.

·       Technology Misuse (Minor) – Having cell phones or other prohibited electronic devices; using school devices inappropriately or without permission.

·       Poor Procedures – Failure to follow procedures in any given school area after being taught the appropriate procedures to follow.

Classroom Managed Major Problem Behaviors

Managed by the teacher – Each offense results in a citation.

·       Defiance/Non-Compliance – Refusal to follow teacher’s command.

·       Disrespect – Acting with rudeness or a lack of courtesy 

·       Physical Contact/Horseplay – Inappropriate touching with body parts or objects which does not result in a perceived threat or injury.

·       Technology Misuse (Major) – Inappropriate computer usage that goes against school rules or board policies

·       Teasing – Taking actions that are intended to provoke or make fun of another person

·       Cheating – Using dishonest methods to gain or give academic advantage

Office Managed Problem Behaviors

Managed by an administrator or designee – These offenses result in an office referral.

·       Recurrent Classroom Issues – Any combination of classroom managed behaviors that have resulted in two citations within the week

·       Physical Contact/Rough Horseplay – Physical contact that results in harm or injury to another not stemming from a fight or attack

·       Inappropriate Language/Profanity/Name-Calling – Using profanity, racial slurs, derogatory language regardless of intent

·       Harmful Threats (Verbal/Written) – Making verbal or written threats to harm oneself, others, or property

·       Bullying – Repeatedly seeking to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable; includes verbal, written, and exclusion forms 

·       Fighting/Physical Aggression – Partaking in a physical altercation or attacking another student physically

·       Theft – Being responsible for taking or being in possession of another’s property without permission

·       Harassment – On-going teasing even after being asked to stop by victim or supervising adult

·       Inappropriate Display of Affection – Engaging in inappropriate verbal and/or physical gestures/contact, either consensual or non-consensual

·       Property Damage/Vandalism – Acting in a manner that results in damage to school or individual property

·       Use/Possession of Weapon – Having a fabricated weapon and/or using any item as a weapon against self or others

·       Use/Possession of Illegal Substance – Any possession or use of illegal substances; typically drugs, alcohol, or tobacco; this includes vaping equipment