A. Maceo Walker Middle A. Maceo Walker Middle SchoolSchool

School-wide PBIS Plan School-wide PBIS PlanDiscipline Plan Discipline Plan

2014 - 20152014 - 2015

1900 East Raines Road

Memphis, Tennessee 381161

•All students are capable of learning.All students are capable of learning.•Instruction should address content standards, Instruction should address content standards, common core state standards, student common core state standards, student performance indicators, and the different performance indicators, and the different learning styles of students, while making a learning styles of students, while making a connection to the real world and students’ connection to the real world and students’ interests.interests.•Assessments should be varied to meet the Assessments should be varied to meet the students’ levels of understanding, be available students’ levels of understanding, be available in different forms, and be used to evaluate the in different forms, and be used to evaluate the readiness of students to move to new material.readiness of students to move to new material.•The decision making process should include the The decision making process should include the viewpoints of faculty, staff, students, parents, viewpoints of faculty, staff, students, parents, and other community stakeholders.and other community stakeholders. 2

Guiding Principles- BeliefsGuiding Principles- Beliefs

• Be RespectfulBe Respectful

• Be ResponsibleBe Responsible

• Be RightBe Right

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Guiding Principles- School Guiding Principles- School Character PointsCharacter Points

• Academic SuccessAcademic Success

• AccountabilityAccountability

• EnrichmentEnrichment

• EmpowermentEmpowerment

• Nurturing EnvironmentNurturing Environment

• Parental ParticipationParental Participation

• Lifelong LearningLifelong Learning

• DiversityDiversity

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Guiding Principles- ValuesGuiding Principles- Values

• A. Maceo Walker Middle School’s A. Maceo Walker Middle School’s stakeholders visualize our school as a stakeholders visualize our school as a learning organization that supports and learning organization that supports and enhances the learning environment to enhances the learning environment to meet the needs of all its students. A. meet the needs of all its students. A. Maceo Walker’s curriculum challenges Maceo Walker’s curriculum challenges the minds of all its students to develop the minds of all its students to develop critical, logical, high-order thinking skills critical, logical, high-order thinking skills to become life-long learners in an to become life-long learners in an international and technical society.international and technical society.

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VisionVision

• The mission of The mission of A. Maceo Walker Middle A. Maceo Walker Middle SchoolSchool is to equip all students with the is to equip all students with the necessary skills to master state mandated necessary skills to master state mandated standards, to read with comprehension, to standards, to read with comprehension, to write with clarity, and to compute with write with clarity, and to compute with accuracy while developing reasoning and accuracy while developing reasoning and problem-solving skills. Students will meet problem-solving skills. Students will meet or exceed proficiency standards in their or exceed proficiency standards in their respective grade levels.respective grade levels.

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MissionMission

• Children have an intrinsic desire to do well and Children have an intrinsic desire to do well and behave appropriately; thus, it is our responsibility to behave appropriately; thus, it is our responsibility to provide the guidance and structure necessary for provide the guidance and structure necessary for students to succeed in school. We believe every students to succeed in school. We believe every child has a right to learn in an environment free child has a right to learn in an environment free from fear, intimidation and disruptions; thus its is from fear, intimidation and disruptions; thus its is our responsibility to foster an educational climate our responsibility to foster an educational climate where positive school wide behavior is expected and where positive school wide behavior is expected and modeled daily. Students, parents, and all staff modeled daily. Students, parents, and all staff members have a pro-active responsibility to ensure members have a pro-active responsibility to ensure students adhere to school-wide rules and students adhere to school-wide rules and procedures which maintain a safe, effective procedures which maintain a safe, effective academic arena. academic arena.

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Philosophy StatementPhilosophy Statement

Previous Results (2012 - Previous Results (2012 - 2014)2014)

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Referrals Expulsions Suspensions Fights

2011-20122012-20132013-2014

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Previous Results Toward 2013-2014 Previous Results Toward 2013-2014 GoalsGoals

• A. Maceo did not meet our goal of decreasing A. Maceo did not meet our goal of decreasing disciplinary referrals by 50%.disciplinary referrals by 50%.

• A. Maceo did not meet our goal of decreasing the A. Maceo did not meet our goal of decreasing the number of expulsions by 50%. number of expulsions by 50%.

• A. Maceo did meet our goal of decreasing A. Maceo did meet our goal of decreasing suspensions by 50%.suspensions by 50%.

• A. Maceo did not meet our goal of decreasing the A. Maceo did not meet our goal of decreasing the number of fights by 50%. number of fights by 50%.

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A. Maceo’s 2014 - 2015 A. Maceo’s 2014 - 2015 GoalsGoals

• Decrease home suspensions (3-5 days) for Decrease home suspensions (3-5 days) for each grade by 25% each grade by 25%

• Decrease office referrals in each grade by Decrease office referrals in each grade by 25%25%

• Increase student attendance by 10%Increase student attendance by 10%

• Increase student recognition efforts/activitiesIncrease student recognition efforts/activities

• Increase teacher recognition efforts/activitiesIncrease teacher recognition efforts/activities

SCS School-wide PBIS (Discipline) Team SCS School-wide PBIS (Discipline) Team WorksheetWorksheet 2014 - 20152014 - 2015

Principal: Terrence Brittenum

Assistant Principal (s): Shannon Cotton and Robert Washington

Professional School Counselor(s): Bethelyn Henderson (Internal Coach)

School Psychologist :Kiana Omowale

General Education Teacher(s): Anzari Rankin, Kiva Mallory,

MEA Representative: N/A

Elected Teachers (2): Constance Smith, Michael Brodnax

Special Education Teacher(s): Vetrea Brewton, Carlos Ellis

Related Arts Teacher(s): Phillis Ousley

Students: NONE

Educational Assistant(s)/ Non-Certified Staff: Ethel Williamson /Dorothy Williams/ Shawna Cruel

Community Member : Jimmy Taylor

Parents (2)* Tamara Burton , Marilyn Powell

ISS Assistant (recommended): Willie Underwood

Cafeteria/Custodial Staff: Walker/Banks

Bus Driver : Davis/Walker/McKinney/Dickerson/Scott/Hughes

External PBIS Coach: Gina J. Truth11

2014 -2015 PBIS Meeting 2014 -2015 PBIS Meeting ScheduleSchedule

20 Day Reporting Period

Approximate Dates of Reporting Periods

All data for period entered into system (A)

SW PBIS Team meeting dates (B)

Team meeting dates to report interpretation of 20 day data (C)

1 Aug. 4 - Aug. 29

Sept. 3 Sept. 17 Sept. 29(Tentative )

2 Sept. 2 - Sept. 30

Oct. 2 Oct. 13 Oct. 20

3 Oct. 1 - Nov. 4

Nov. 7 Nov. 10 Nov. 17

4 Nov. 5 – Dec. 8 Dec. 12 Dec. 15 Dec. 17

5 Dec. 9– Jan. 21 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Feb. 2

6 Jan. 22- Feb. 19

Feb. 24 Mar. 9 Mar. 16

7 Feb. 20 – Mar. 26

Mar. 31 Apr. 7 Apr. 13

8 Mar. 27- Apr. 24

Apr.30 May 5 May 11

9 Apr. 27- May 22

May 26 None None 12

• Data entry designee: Data entry designee:

– Spearman, Collier , Cotton, Washington, & Spearman, Collier , Cotton, Washington, & BrittenumBrittenum

• Data summary reporter to SW PBIS Team :Data summary reporter to SW PBIS Team :

--Washington, Asst. Principal--Washington, Asst. Principal

• Name and title of person responsible for sharing Name and title of person responsible for sharing data trends: data trends:

– Team representatives ( Brodnax, C. Smith, Team representatives ( Brodnax, C. Smith, Brewton, Ellis, Rankin, Mallory , Ousley, Brewton, Ellis, Rankin, Mallory , Ousley, Washington, & Brittenum)Washington, & Brittenum)

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Team Member RolesTeam Member Roles

• Monitoring of the school-wide behavior Monitoring of the school-wide behavior plan is on-going.plan is on-going.

• The Principal, Assistant Principal, PLC The Principal, Assistant Principal, PLC Coach, and Classroom Teachers discuss Coach, and Classroom Teachers discuss the implementation plan during team the implementation plan during team and staff development meetings.and staff development meetings.

• Coaching is provided for teachers and Coaching is provided for teachers and the S-Team process is used to develop the S-Team process is used to develop intervention plans for students with at-intervention plans for students with at-risk behaviors.risk behaviors.

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Monitoring ProcessMonitoring Process

• A. Maceo Walker Middle School celebrates the A. Maceo Walker Middle School celebrates the unique contributions of faculty, staff, and students unique contributions of faculty, staff, and students toward the accomplishments of school goals.toward the accomplishments of school goals.

• School-wideSchool-wide and teacher academic achievements are and teacher academic achievements are celebrated throughout the year.celebrated throughout the year.

• Individual students, homerooms, entire grade-Individual students, homerooms, entire grade-levels, and the entire school enjoy celebrations for levels, and the entire school enjoy celebrations for achieving fight-free goals.achieving fight-free goals.

• An eighth grade promotion program and 8th grade An eighth grade promotion program and 8th grade week will be used as rewards.week will be used as rewards.

• Individual classroom and team celebrations, pizza Individual classroom and team celebrations, pizza parties, and field trips will also be utilized as means parties, and field trips will also be utilized as means of celebration.of celebration.

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CelebrationsCelebrations

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School Behavior School Behavior ExpectationsExpectations

Rules Morning Entry

Classroom

Hallway Cafeteria Library Restroom Lockers Bus Afternoon Exit

Be RESPECT

-FUL

Report to designated

area immediatel

y and quietly.

Pay attention.Follow

teacher’s directions.

Allow others to

learn.

Walk silently.

Walk in a

straight line.

Walk to the right.

Follow directions

of cafeteria monitors

and cafeteria

staff.Stand

quietly in line and

wait your turn.

Follow all media center rules.

Follow directions

of the librarian.

Speak silently.

Wait your turn.

Allow others

privacy.Speak softly.

Enter lockers quickly and quietly.Spend only a minimal amount of time at the locker.

Follow the directions of the driver at all times.Speak softly.

Walk out the building in an

orderly fashion. Remain quiet and

follow directions of hall monitors.

BeRESPON-

SIBLE

Arrive dressed in uniform.Arrive on

time.Arrive with materials

needed for the day.

Stay on task.

Complete Assignment

s.Come

prepared to learn,

Keep the halls clean.

Remain seated once

you get your tray.

Leave your area clean.

Return books on

time.Use

materials and

computers correctly.

Keep the restroom

clean.Flush the toilets.

Put paper towels in the trash

can.Use

materials properly.

Keep lockers neat and orderly.Keep your

locker combinatio

n to yourself.

Close your locker

completely.Enter your locker at

the designated times only.

Report to the bus on time.Have your bus pass with you at all times.Remain seated.

Get all belongings before you exit the

building.

BE RIGHT

Behavior Expectations Matrix

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Teaching and Modeling of Rules & Procedures (reinforced daily, weekly, consistently)

1.Re-direction of Inappropriate Behavior2. Warning & Classroom strategies may include, but are not limited to:• verbal or written warnings • seat change• parent contact by phone or letter & WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION• teacher conference with student & WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION• in-class time out• AMW Behavior Log 3. Parent Conference w/ teacher or team & Written Documentation (Parent-Teacher Conference Log, Parent-Teacher phone Conference Log)4. Behavior Intervention Plan Developed5. Referral to guidance and/or S-team conference 6. Referral to office7. Referral to external agencies

*document evidence of all conferences using attached forms (Revised 6/2014)

A. Maceo Walker Middle School 7-Step Progressive Discipline Plan*

Office Managed BehaviorOffice Managed Behavior

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Category A, B, and C Offenses in accordance with Shelby County School’s Student Code of Conduct

General Procedure for Dealing with Problem Behaviors

Observe problem behavior

Redirect student(s) of inappropriate behavior

Enforce classroom managementstrategies

Conference with student(s)Student reflection log

Phone call to parent(s)Document phone calls and conferencesConference with the guidance counselor and/or behavior specialistSign behavior contract

Send thereferral to the office with the parent, student, teacher conference form attached

File necessary documentation

Determine consequence based upon violations of level 3, 4, or 5

Followthrough withconsequences

Problem solve

Follow documented procedure

Write referral &Escort student(s) to office

Follow upwith studentwithin aweek

Is behavior major?

Does student have a referral(s)?

NO YES

NO YES

Remind the student(s) of rules and procedures Ensure safety

How we teach rules and How we teach rules and procedures here @procedures here @

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• Beginning of the yearBeginning of the year– Distribution of student handbooks to Distribution of student handbooks to

parents during orientationparents during orientation– Grade level orientations, during the first Grade level orientations, during the first

week of schoolweek of school– Code of Conduct QuizCode of Conduct Quiz

• OngoingOngoing– Procedures posted throughout schoolProcedures posted throughout school– Daily announcement remindersDaily announcement reminders– Monthly Newsletters/Calendars & Family Monthly Newsletters/Calendars & Family

NightsNights22

School-wide ProceduresSchool-wide Procedures

• Beginning of the year Beginning of the year – Teach routines and procedures using the Teach routines and procedures using the

Explain, Rehearse, & Reinforce ModelExplain, Rehearse, & Reinforce Model– Introduce classroom meetings to build Introduce classroom meetings to build

relationships and open communicationrelationships and open communication• OngoingOngoing

– Procedures and rules posted in the Procedures and rules posted in the classroomclassroom

– Regular classroom meetingsRegular classroom meetings– Behavior reflection logs Behavior reflection logs

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ClassroomsClassrooms

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Teaching Behavioral Expectations Lesson Plan

Define the Expectation: TLW be responsible. Provide a Rationale: Students are failing to keep up with their textbooks, homework assignments, and completing make-up work. Teach the Critical Discrimination: Demonstrate Appropriate Behavior Demonstrate Unacceptable Behavior Practice telling the difference with multiple examples Teach for fluency? Weekly How will this skill be maintained? Morning Announcements and Guidance Presentations

Sample Classroom Lesson Plan

• School: A. Maceo WalkerSchool: A. Maceo Walker

• Principal: Terrence BrittenumPrincipal: Terrence Brittenum

• School Enrollment: ?School Enrollment: ?

• Number of Post-test administered: 596Number of Post-test administered: 596

• % of students scoring 80% or above: 89%% of students scoring 80% or above: 89%

• Date make up/retest scheduled (for absentees and Date make up/retest scheduled (for absentees and students scoring below 80%): August 27, 2014students scoring below 80%): August 27, 2014

• Name of Person Submitting Form: Robert Name of Person Submitting Form: Robert WashingtonWashington

• Title: Asst. Principal Title: Asst. Principal

• Phone: 416-1033Phone: 416-103325

Code of Conduct Post Test InformationCode of Conduct Post Test Information

• Students walking or being dropped off by Students walking or being dropped off by parents will enter through the front doors parents will enter through the front doors only.only.

• Bus riders will enter through the front doors.Bus riders will enter through the front doors.• Students will remain in the cafeteria until Students will remain in the cafeteria until

dismissal to class.dismissal to class.• At 7:10 a.m., students will report to their At 7:10 a.m., students will report to their

lockers then directly to homeroom.lockers then directly to homeroom.• Staff members will greet and monitor Staff members will greet and monitor

waiting areas until 7:15 a.m.waiting areas until 7:15 a.m.

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ArrivalArrival

• Students will be dismissed each day at Students will be dismissed each day at 2:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m.

• Students should be completely off campus Students should be completely off campus by 2:45 p.m. unless accompanied by a by 2:45 p.m. unless accompanied by a teacher for a specific activity. teacher for a specific activity.

• There is no adult supervision of students There is no adult supervision of students after this time, unless they are at a after this time, unless they are at a specified tutoring or practicespecified tutoring or practice

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DismissalDismissal

• During the 2014 -2015 school year, A. Maceo Walker Middle School During the 2014 -2015 school year, A. Maceo Walker Middle School will implement a no-bell schedule during the school day. The bell will implement a no-bell schedule during the school day. The bell will ring twice – once in the morning @ 7:15 a.m. signaling the start will ring twice – once in the morning @ 7:15 a.m. signaling the start of homeroom and again at 2:15 p.m. signaling the end of the school of homeroom and again at 2:15 p.m. signaling the end of the school day. Therefore, it is imperative that all teachers assist in facilitating day. Therefore, it is imperative that all teachers assist in facilitating a smooth transition.a smooth transition.

• Class change will occur in the following manner. First, all teachers Class change will occur in the following manner. First, all teachers should synchronize their watches to match the bell clock in the should synchronize their watches to match the bell clock in the main office; thus, ensuring all clocks read the same time.main office; thus, ensuring all clocks read the same time.

• When a class ends, the team captain will line his or her students up When a class ends, the team captain will line his or her students up in the hall along side the lockers. The other classes are to remain in the hall along side the lockers. The other classes are to remain seated until it is time for them to make their move into their next seated until it is time for them to make their move into their next class. After the designated teacher has his or her students lined up class. After the designated teacher has his or her students lined up in the hall, team of teachers should direct the transition to the next in the hall, team of teachers should direct the transition to the next class.class.

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PassingPassing ClassesClasses

• Teachers will escort students silently in a Teachers will escort students silently in a straight line to the cafeteria.straight line to the cafeteria.

• Teachers will stagger their arrival to Teachers will stagger their arrival to prevent overcrowding in the cafeteria lines.prevent overcrowding in the cafeteria lines.

• The first few minutes of lunch is designated The first few minutes of lunch is designated quiet time. Student will follow the cafeteria quiet time. Student will follow the cafeteria rules.rules.

• The last few minutes is designated as quiet The last few minutes is designated as quiet time.time.

• Students will be escorted out of the Students will be escorted out of the cafeteria by their classroom teachers. cafeteria by their classroom teachers.

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LunchroomLunchroom

• Students are to be escorted to the Students are to be escorted to the auditorium by their teachers, and sit in auditorium by their teachers, and sit in assigned homeroom sections. assigned homeroom sections.

• Teachers will sit or stand next to their Teachers will sit or stand next to their classes and monitor their students’ classes and monitor their students’ behavior.behavior.

• Talking will not be allowed when entering, Talking will not be allowed when entering, during assemblies, or exiting.during assemblies, or exiting.

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AssembliesAssemblies

• Each team has a designated time for Each team has a designated time for students to use the restrooms as a class. students to use the restrooms as a class. However, if a student(s) needs to use the However, if a student(s) needs to use the restroom at another time, the teacher will restroom at another time, the teacher will sign and date the students’ agenda book. sign and date the students’ agenda book. Teachers will allow only one student at a Teachers will allow only one student at a time to go to the restroom. time to go to the restroom.

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RestroomsRestrooms

• All students must have an agenda All students must have an agenda book when they are out of class for book when they are out of class for any reason.any reason.

• Students are only allowed in lockers Students are only allowed in lockers at designated timesat designated times

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Hall Passes/LockersHall Passes/Lockers

• As new students enter, the As new students enter, the administrative, guidance, and/or administrative, guidance, and/or secretarial staff will ensure their secretarial staff will ensure their orientation into the school and orientation into the school and ensure their knowledge of school ensure their knowledge of school rules, expectations, and rules, expectations, and procedures.procedures.

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Ongoing Orientation for New Ongoing Orientation for New StudentsStudents

• When a disciplinary referral form is necessary, please When a disciplinary referral form is necessary, please be sure to complete the following: School, Date, be sure to complete the following: School, Date, Student’s Full Name, Grade, Race, Sex, Date of Student’s Full Name, Grade, Race, Sex, Date of Incident, Time, Teacher, Room Number, Dates of Incident, Time, Teacher, Room Number, Dates of Previous Incidents, Where Incident Occurred, Incident Previous Incidents, Where Incident Occurred, Incident type, Action Taken by Teacher, Teacher comments, type, Action Taken by Teacher, Teacher comments, Student Comments, & Teacher’s Signature. Referrals Student Comments, & Teacher’s Signature. Referrals should should only be placedonly be placed in Mr. Brittenum, Mrs. Cotton in Mr. Brittenum, Mrs. Cotton or Mr. Washington’s or Mr. Washington’s mailboxes in the main office.mailboxes in the main office. The referral should be completed accurately. Only The referral should be completed accurately. Only one student should be written up on a single one student should be written up on a single disciplinary referral form (there should not be three disciplinary referral form (there should not be three students written up on one form). students written up on one form).

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Office Referral ProceduresOffice Referral Procedures

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• If student misconduct happens prior to the If student misconduct happens prior to the teacher’s planning time, the referral should be teacher’s planning time, the referral should be submitted during his/her planning time. If the submitted during his/her planning time. If the student misconduct occurs after a teacher’s student misconduct occurs after a teacher’s planning time, the referral should be submitted planning time, the referral should be submitted by the end of the school day. When incidents by the end of the school day. When incidents occur and administrators are unavailable, the occur and administrators are unavailable, the guidance counselors can provide classroom guidance counselors can provide classroom interventions and/or assist in escorting insolent interventions and/or assist in escorting insolent students to the office. It is important that all students to the office. It is important that all serious incidents (physical accidents/injuries, serious incidents (physical accidents/injuries, fights, sexual harassment, and other level five fights, sexual harassment, and other level five offenses) be reported immediately. offenses) be reported immediately.

Office Referral ProceduresOffice Referral Procedures

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• Each team will develop a standard set of classroom Each team will develop a standard set of classroom procedures for students to follow outlining:procedures for students to follow outlining:

– Team classroom rulesTeam classroom rules– Opening proceduresOpening procedures– Transition methodsTransition methods– Hall passesHall passes– Asking for helpAsking for help– Cooperative groupsCooperative groups– Turning in homeworkTurning in homework– Written assignment protocolWritten assignment protocol– Make-up workMake-up work– Communication with parentsCommunication with parents

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Classroom ProceduresClassroom Procedures

• Parent CONNECTParent CONNECT

• Phone calls from teachers Phone calls from teachers

• E-mailE-mail

• Parent conferencesParent conferences

• OPEN HOUSEOPEN HOUSE

• Family Nights (Math, Reading, & Science)Family Nights (Math, Reading, & Science)

• PTO MeetingsPTO Meetings

• SBDMCSBDMC37

School-wide Procedures for School-wide Procedures for Communication with ParentsCommunication with Parents

• Student of the MonthStudent of the Month

• Fight FreeFight Free

• Pep RalliesPep Rallies

• After School DancesAfter School Dances

• Talent Shows Talent Shows

• No Uniforms DayNo Uniforms Day• *Team Fieldtrips *Team Fieldtrips *(must meet instructional objectives)*(must meet instructional objectives)

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School -wide IncentivesSchool -wide Incentives

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Student of the MonthStudent of the Month

A student from each grade level team will be selected each month. The student will be nominated by the teachers on the student’s team. Student nominations should be based upon the student demonstrating: •academic excellence/improvement•responsibility in the classroom •ability to work well with others•good character•good conduct•school spirit •other outstanding qualities demonstrated by the student

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• Classes from each grade level that are “fight Classes from each grade level that are “fight free” within a grading period will receive free” within a grading period will receive certificates, Homework passes, “Movie Day”, certificates, Homework passes, “Movie Day”, or “Jeans and Jersey Day”. or “Jeans and Jersey Day”.

• The grade level that is fight free for a grading The grade level that is fight free for a grading period will be allowed to participate in going period will be allowed to participate in going skating, bowling, movie at a theater, party skating, bowling, movie at a theater, party the last hour or school, or have a dance the the last hour or school, or have a dance the last hour of school. last hour of school.

Fight-free IncentivesFight-free Incentives

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• Teacher of the MonthTeacher of the Month

• WOW Award (Went Out of their Way) WOW Award (Went Out of their Way)

• Love A. Maceo (L.A.) BucksLove A. Maceo (L.A.) Bucks

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Teacher IncentivesTeacher Incentives

• A teacher will be selected each month as the “Teacher of A teacher will be selected each month as the “Teacher of the Month.” the Month.”

• A teacher can be nominated from a student and/or staff A teacher can be nominated from a student and/or staff member. member.

• The teacher of the month will be selected based upon the The teacher of the month will be selected based upon the number of nominations submitted for that teacher. number of nominations submitted for that teacher.

• If there is a tie between two teachers, one name will be If there is a tie between two teachers, one name will be drawn from a box. drawn from a box.

• These nominations are based upon a teacher These nominations are based upon a teacher demonstrating leadership, school spirit, cooperation, demonstrating leadership, school spirit, cooperation, being a team player, and other outstanding qualities as an being a team player, and other outstanding qualities as an educator. educator.

• At the end of the school year, the selected teachers will At the end of the school year, the selected teachers will have a catered luncheon in their recognition. have a catered luncheon in their recognition.

• Also, a plaque will be displayed in recognition of these Also, a plaque will be displayed in recognition of these outstanding teachers.outstanding teachers.

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Teacher of the MonthTeacher of the Month

Outstanding Educator

Teacher of the MonthTeacher of the Month

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Teacher of The Month Bulletin Teacher of The Month Bulletin BoardBoard

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• A teacher can be nominated to receive a WOW AWARD for A teacher can be nominated to receive a WOW AWARD for extra or exceptional effort made in the following areas:extra or exceptional effort made in the following areas:-exercising leadership to promote productive teamwork that -exercising leadership to promote productive teamwork that -generating short-term results-generating short-term results-helping to develop targeted common, short-term assessments-helping to develop targeted common, short-term assessments-implementing and sharing new teaching ideas that promote -implementing and sharing new teaching ideas that promote

better resultsbetter results-gathering or organizing data and evidence of improvement-gathering or organizing data and evidence of improvement-assisting and supporting colleagues-assisting and supporting colleagues-presenting professional development workshops to faculty-presenting professional development workshops to faculty-participating in after school activities more than one hour -participating in after school activities more than one hour

beyond the normal school daybeyond the normal school day

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WOW AwardWOW Award

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WOW AWARD WENT OUT OF THEIR WAY AWARD

This award is presented to : (Teacher)

at A. Maceo Walker Middle School on (Date)

Description of the exhibited leadership Terrence,

Principal Shannon Cotton, Assistant Principal

Robert Washington , Assistant Principal

• PTOPTO• SBDMCSBDMC• Terrence Brittenum, PrincipalTerrence Brittenum, Principal• Shannon Cotton, Assistant PrincipalShannon Cotton, Assistant Principal• Robert Washington, Assistant PrincipalRobert Washington, Assistant Principal• Tameka Lewis, PLC CoachTameka Lewis, PLC Coach• TeachersTeachers• Family Engagement Specialist, Ethel WilliamsonFamily Engagement Specialist, Ethel Williamson• AdoptersAdopters• AGAPE, Mrs. Sharonda MitchellAGAPE, Mrs. Sharonda Mitchell

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Resources for IncentivesResources for Incentives

• PTO MeetingsPTO Meetings• Title I MeetingsTitle I Meetings• Monthly Calendars / NewslettersMonthly Calendars / Newsletters• Letters HomeLetters Home• School WebsiteSchool Website• E-mailE-mail• Parentlink messagesParentlink messages• Parent CONNECTParent CONNECT

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Communication with Communication with Parents & CommunityParents & Community

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Character EducationCharacter Education

• Each week a character trait will be displayed, discussed, and explored to Each week a character trait will be displayed, discussed, and explored to

help students in decision making and maximize their potential. help students in decision making and maximize their potential. • These traits will be presented during morning announcements (Guidance These traits will be presented during morning announcements (Guidance

Counselors/Administration), class meetings (Teachers), Peer Counselors/Administration), class meetings (Teachers), Peer

Mediation/Conflict Resolution Meetings (Guidance Counselors /Students). Mediation/Conflict Resolution Meetings (Guidance Counselors /Students).

These traits will also be discussed during classroom guidance sessions.These traits will also be discussed during classroom guidance sessions.• Students will assist with the daily announcements by giving the “Morning Students will assist with the daily announcements by giving the “Morning

Inspirational Moment.” Inspirational Moment.” • Grade level team meetings will be conducted weekly to address Grade level team meetings will be conducted weekly to address

instructional concerns, ongoing discipline issues with students, conduct instructional concerns, ongoing discipline issues with students, conduct

team-parent conferences, or plan specific activities and thematic units. team-parent conferences, or plan specific activities and thematic units.

• Red Ribbon WeekRed Ribbon Week

• ““Just Say No”-Drugs, Alcohol, and Just Say No”-Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco Prevention WeekTobacco Prevention Week

• Watch D.O.G.SWatch D.O.G.S

• Fight –Free SchoolsFight –Free Schools

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ATOD PreventionATOD Prevention

• Training for sexual harassment and bullying is Training for sexual harassment and bullying is usually done at the beginning of the school year. usually done at the beginning of the school year. During the week of During the week of September 16 - 23, 2014September 16 - 23, 2014, A. , A. Maceo launched its Anti-Bullying Campaign. Maceo launched its Anti-Bullying Campaign. Students developed posters, flyers, and dressed in Students developed posters, flyers, and dressed in specific gear to bring awareness to bullying.specific gear to bring awareness to bullying.

• On-going training for sexual harassment and On-going training for sexual harassment and bullying is presented by our school counselors, bullying is presented by our school counselors, guest speakers, and the administrative staff. guest speakers, and the administrative staff.

• Examples Include: On-Going Classroom Guidance, Examples Include: On-Going Classroom Guidance, Peer Mediation, Open Door Counseling Sessions, Peer Mediation, Open Door Counseling Sessions, etc.etc.

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Bullying PreventionBullying Prevention

Sample Student PostersSample Student Posters

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Violence Prevention Violence Prevention ProgramsPrograms

Program Taught By Taught To How Often

Healthy Choice Week Mrs. Henderson/ Mrs. Edward -Stanley

All Students Annually

Red Ribbon Mrs. Henderson / Mrs. Edward -Stanley

All Students Each Semester

Bullying Prevention Programs

Mrs. Henderson/ Mrs. Edward -Stanley

All Students Annually

Peer Mediation Professional School Counselors & Students

Students w/ conflicts

As Needed

• A school safety plan is given to the faculty & A school safety plan is given to the faculty & staff at the beginning of the school year.staff at the beginning of the school year.

• A. Maceo Walker Middle School adheres to A. Maceo Walker Middle School adheres to the school-wide Safety Plan that is outlined in the school-wide Safety Plan that is outlined in the the School Emergency Management GuideSchool Emergency Management Guide..

• Drills for fire, weather, and other emergency Drills for fire, weather, and other emergency situations will occur as indicated within the situations will occur as indicated within the plan. plan.

• Faculty and staff reviewed School Emergency Faculty and staff reviewed School Emergency Management Plan 7/30/2014.Management Plan 7/30/2014.

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• Terrence Brittenum, PrincipalTerrence Brittenum, Principal

• Shannon Cotton, Asst. PrincipalShannon Cotton, Asst. Principal

• Robert Washington, Asst. PrincipalRobert Washington, Asst. Principal

• Bethelyn Henderson, Professional School Bethelyn Henderson, Professional School Counselor (Internal Coach)Counselor (Internal Coach)

• Leatryce Edwards-Stanley, Professional School Leatryce Edwards-Stanley, Professional School CounselorCounselor

(Internal Coach)(Internal Coach)

• Tameka Lewis, PLC Coach Tameka Lewis, PLC Coach 58

Tier 2/Intervention TeamTier 2/Intervention Team

For students who have been referred to the office 2 - 5 times, A. For students who have been referred to the office 2 - 5 times, A. Maceo Walker uses the following intervention strategies:Maceo Walker uses the following intervention strategies:

• group counseling (3 types)group counseling (3 types)– Academic- Students experiencing difficulty with academic Academic- Students experiencing difficulty with academic

coursework coursework – Career- Eighth grade students in preparation for high schoolCareer- Eighth grade students in preparation for high school– Social- Students experiencing difficulty with social skills and/or Social- Students experiencing difficulty with social skills and/or

behavioral issues.behavioral issues.• mentoring mentoring • behavior plans for repeated minor infractions and over 5 days out of behavior plans for repeated minor infractions and over 5 days out of

school suspension (using BIP and other resources)school suspension (using BIP and other resources)• S-Team MeetingsS-Team Meetings• Parent Conferences/ Parental InvolvementParent Conferences/ Parental Involvement• In-School SuspensionIn-School Suspension• Overnight SuspensionsOvernight Suspensions

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• A. Maceo Walker Middle School follows A. Maceo Walker Middle School follows the guidelines of Shelby County Schools. the guidelines of Shelby County Schools.

• Students are referred by the Students are referred by the administration and designated faculty. administration and designated faculty.

• Students will be monitored by the ISS Students will be monitored by the ISS teacher.teacher.

• Activities include class assignments from Activities include class assignments from teachers, character education building teachers, character education building activities, real-world discussions, and activities, real-world discussions, and anger management activities.anger management activities.

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In-School Suspension PlanIn-School Suspension Plan

Each 20 day period, the data for Tier 2 students is analyzed. The PBIS team plays close attention to the following:

• Number of office referrals• Observation data• Data from the PowerSchool SMS system will be

used to determine success rate of interventions.• Conferences (Students, Teachers, Guidance

Counselors, etc.)• Parent, Teacher, Student Surveys

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Secondary Intervention (Tier 2) Secondary Intervention (Tier 2) EvaluationEvaluation

• Our School Support Team (S-Team) and teachers identify and plan for these students by reviewing disciplinary referrals and parent conferences. S-Team meetings, meetings with the counselors, and meetings with the teachers are conducted early to identify special student needs. We monitor these interventions with data from PowerSchool.

• We have 0 Functional Behavior Assessments and comprehensive Behavior Intervention Plans

• A. Maceo does not participate in the SHAPE Program • We had 2 Threat Assessments (From last year, 2013 - 2014)• Currently, we have 17 expulsions

We monitor each 20-day period the success of interventions. We look for a decreased number of disciplinary referral forms and parent contacts/meetings for Tier 3 students. We also look for an increase in attendance and academic performance for these targeted students.

Tertiary Interventions (Tier 3)Tertiary Interventions (Tier 3)

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2014 - 2015 First 20 Day Continuum2014 - 2015 First 20 Day ContinuumGreen zone 0 – 1, yellow zone 2 – 5, red Green zone 0 – 1, yellow zone 2 – 5, red zone 6+ office referralszone 6+ office referrals

Tier 1Primary Prevention:School-/Classroom-Wide Systems for

All Students,Staff, & Settings

Tier 2Secondary Prevention:

Specialized GroupSystems for Students with

At-Risk Behavior

Tier 3Tertiary Prevention:

Specialized Individualized

Systems for Students with High-Risk Behavior

90% of Students

1 %

CONTINUUM OFSCHOOL-WIDE

INSTRUCTIONAL & POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

SUPPORT

9%

1.1. Number of students with 6+ office referrals (red zone)= 1 Number of students with 6+ office referrals (red zone)= 1

Divide this number by total enrollment (609) for % in red zone Divide this number by total enrollment (609) for % in red zone 11 %%

2.2. Number of students with 2 – 5 office referrals (yellow zone)= 56Number of students with 2 – 5 office referrals (yellow zone)= 56

Divide this number by total enrollment for % in yellow zone Divide this number by total enrollment for % in yellow zone 9%9%

3.3. Number of students with 1 office referral= 84Number of students with 1 office referral= 84

4.4. Add together totals from 1, 2, & 3 and subtract from total Add together totals from 1, 2, & 3 and subtract from total enrollment to get students with 0 office referrals = 468enrollment to get students with 0 office referrals = 468

5.5. 0–1 office referral (green zone)=add totals from 3 & 4. Divide by 0–1 office referral (green zone)=add totals from 3 & 4. Divide by total enrollment for % in green zone : total enrollment for % in green zone : 90% 90%

6.6. Total students referred (total of first 3 lines)= 141 Total students referred (total of first 3 lines)= 141

Divide by total enrollment body for % students referred Divide by total enrollment body for % students referred 23%23%

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Computation for Triangle – 1Computation for Triangle – 1stst 20 Days 2014 - 201520 Days 2014 - 2015

• A. Maceo Walker Middle School is committed A. Maceo Walker Middle School is committed providing a positive environment that promotes providing a positive environment that promotes appropriate student behaviors and encourages appropriate student behaviors and encourages students to practice self-discipline with the support students to practice self-discipline with the support and guidance of administrators, teachers, parents, and guidance of administrators, teachers, parents, and other students.and other students.

• A. Maceo Walker Middle School’s School-wide PBIS A. Maceo Walker Middle School’s School-wide PBIS Plan will be implemented to ensure a safe, orderly, Plan will be implemented to ensure a safe, orderly, and respectable environment that maximizes the and respectable environment that maximizes the possibilities for effective teaching and learning.possibilities for effective teaching and learning.

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ConclusionConclusion