Treadwell Elementary School-wide Discipline Plan

2007-08

3538 Given Avenue

Memphis TN, 38122

Treadwell EaglesBlue Ribbon Team

Renita Perry PrincipalKenia Coleman Assistant Principal (Co-TL)Patricia Gamble Assistant PrincipalMelissa Idleman Special Education (TL)Trudy Hill KindergartenAndrea Johnson 1st gradeLinda Pettit 1st gradeMarilyn Burks 2nd gradeEric Nesbitt 3rd gradeCherhonda Ayers MEA/4th gradeOra Washington 6th gradeJonette Cooper ParentDamon Morris ISS teacher

Meeting Schedule20 Day Reporting Period

Approximate Dates of Reporting Periods

All data for period entered into system Louise Miller-Secretary

Discipline Committee meeting dates Kenia Coleman-AP

Faculty meeting dates to report interpretation of 20 day data Kenia Coleman-AP

1 8/13/07-9/10/07 9/14/07 9/11/07 9/26/07

2 911/07-10/10/07 10/12/07 10/8/07 or 10/9/07 10/24/07

3 10/11/07-11/7/07 11/9/07 11/12/07 11/28/07

4 11/8/07-12/10/07 12/14/07 12/10/07 1/9/08

5 12/11/07-1/23/08 1/25/08 1/28/08 2/6/08

6 1/24/08-2/21/08 2/22/08 2/25/08 3/5/08

7 2/22/08-3/28/08 4/4/08 3/31/08 4/9/08

8 3/31/08-4/25/08 5/2/08 4/2808 5/14/08

9 4/28/08-5/23/08 5/30/08 5/19/08 5/21/08

Guiding Principles

• Respect for cultural diversity enables students to better understand self and others.

• School staff, parents, students, and the community will work together to establish a safe and supportive learning environment.

• All students are valued individuals with unique physical, social, intellectual, and emotional needs.

• There is an emphasis on high standards and expectations that all students can learn and achieve their highest potential through quality learning experiences.

• Students learn best when there is a focused curriculum that incorporates cooperative learning, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.

Guiding PrinciplesStaff Beliefs

• All staff members contribute to Treadwell’s friendly, inviting environment. We set the tone through our actions and attitudes. Our beliefs are evident as we demonstrate our continuous support and encouragement of students, parents, and community.

• All must be treated with dignity and respect.• Students should be taught the skills and behaviors necessary for

success through modeling and explicit instruction.• Students should be taught to respect the opinions and beliefs of

others through modeling and explicit instruction.• Motivation and responsibility should be encouraged through positive

interactions and building relationships with students.• Student misbehavior represents a teaching opportunity.*From Administrator’s Desk Reference Of Behavior Management, Safe and Civil Schools, Randy Sprick

Guiding PrinciplesSchool Character Points

• Faculty and staff are sensitive to the needs of others

• We will build self-esteem/confidence in students• We will model how goals/expectations look

throughout the year.

Guiding PrinciplesValues

• Faculty and staff are sensitive to the needs of others

• We will build self-esteem/confidence in students

• We will model how goals/expectations look throughout the year.

Vision

The Treadwell community promotes high quality instruction and exceptional academic achievement. Our community produces a safe learning environment which is based upon agreed routines and procedures. In addition, we use data to drive all academic and non academic decisions. Treadwell teachers deliver high quality learning experiences that are data driven and scientifically based, thereby preparing our students to meet and/or exceed local, national, and global standards.

Mission

We will equip Treadwell students to be able to excel academically and apply their knowledge to real-world situations. When our students have not met agreed upon goals, we (the educators) will use our data to reflect collaboratively with our Treadwell learning community to design a plan of instruction based on the data findings and use best practices and strategies for re-teaching to ensure and promote academic success.

Philosophy Statement

A positive school climate supports social and academic

growth for all students. Positive school-wide behavior

management is necessary if learning is to take place.

Positive school-wide behavior management requires a

discipline plan, applying successful interventions, and

training students in procedures.

We must equip children with the tools necessary to make

appropriate behavior choices. Our expectations of

students’ behavior must be modeled, explicitly taught, and

reviewed with students frequently.

Philosophy Statementcontinues

In handling behavior issues, we must keep in mind the

importance of building strong relationships with students.

How we treat one student can affect our relationship with

all students. Therefore, we must handle all situations in a

caring and professional manner.

Goals and/or Objectives

To decrease suspensions by 20%,decreaseoffice referrals by 20%, increase student and staff attendance by 2%, reduce excessive tardies by 10%, and reduce truancy by 10%.

MCS Discipline Committee Worksheet 2007- 08

Name of School:Treadwell Elementary School

Discipline Committee is representative of the school faculty and

includes an administrator.

Fill in the names of committee

members and designate a Team

Leader (TL)

*Indicates members mandated by MEA contract

Principal* Renita Perry

Assistant Principal Kenia Coleman Patricia Gamble

Professional School Counselor* Doris Lewis

School Psychologist

General Education Teacher(s)Ora Washington, Marilyn Burks, Linda Pettit, Eric Nesbitt, Andrea

Johnson

MEA Representative* Cherhonda Ayers

Elected Teacher(s) (2)* Eric Nesbitt, Melissa Idleman

Special Education Teacher(s)* Melissa Idleman (TL)

Related Arts Teacher(s)

Students

Educational Assistant(s)/ Non-Certified Staff Jonetta Cooper

Community Member

Parent(s)*

Central Office or Board of Education Member

Cafeteria Staff

Bus Driver

OtherLouise Miller

School and Classroom-wide Rules

• Keep hands, feet , and objects to yourself• Always show respect to self, others, ,and property• Use acceptable language, keeping hurtful comments to

yourself.• Follow directions at all times• Keep the building clean and orderly• During assemblies

– Show respect at all times– Enter the auditorium quietly and pay attention

respectfully– Keep areas clean and orderly

EXPECTATIONS CLASSROOMS/HALLWAYS/ STAIRWELLS/OUTSIDE

CAFETERIA RESTROOM BUS OTHER

Positive

Make appropriate comments and demonstrate reasonable behavior

Follow rules and directions of ADULTS Treat others respectfully and say positive things Be honest Stay out of others personal space Display affection appropriately

Follow school rules Treat others respectfully and say positive things Be honest Stay out of others personal space Display affection appropriately

Follow school rules Treat others respectfully and say positive things Stay out of others personal space

Follow rules and directions of ADULTS Treat others respectfully and say positive things Be honest Stay out of others personal space Display affection appropriately

Follow rules and directions of ADULTS Treat others respectfully and say positive things Stay out of others personal space Display affection appropriately

Responsible Be accountable for our actions

Follow school rules Be present, prompt and prepared Remain in designated areas Control and accept consequences for my behavior Choose not to bring tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, weapons, or distracting things to school Follow dress code policy Use appropriate language

Control my behavior and accept consequences Use appropriate language Choose not to bring tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, weapons, or distracting things to school Clean up after yourself

Control my behavior and accept consequences Use appropriate language Choose not to bring tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, weapons, or distracting things to school Clean up after yourself Return promptly

Be on time Control my behavior and accept consequences Use appropriate language Stay off private property Choose not to bring tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, weapons, or distracting things to school

Be on time Control my behavior Follow dress code policy Use appropriate language Accept consequences for my behavior Choose not to bring tobacco, alcohol, other drugs, weapons, or distracting things to school

Involved Work actively with others

Work with others without arguing or fighting Participate in class activities and discussions Take care of all school property

Work with others without arguing or fighting Eat quietly and stay in your seat Wait your turn and stay in line

Use appropriate hygienic practices (flush toilet, wash hand, put paper in trash can)

Work with others without arguing or fighting Wait quietly and orderly Stay in your seat

Work with others without arguing or fighting Stay in assigned area

Diligent

Be persistent and complete all tasks

Report any problems to adult Complete my own classwork and homework Work quietly Keep focused on my work

Report any problems to adult Report any problems to adult Report any problems to adult Report any problems to adult

Efficient

Make the best use of our time and resources

Solve problems without arguing or fighting Work quietly Use materials for their intended purpose Follow rules about safety

Solve problems without arguing or fighting Follow rules about safety

Solve problems without arguing or fighting Follow rules about safety

Solve problems without arguing or fighting Follow rules about safety

Solve problems without arguing or fighting Follow rules about safety

Treadwell Elementary Behavioral Expectation Matrix

How we teach the rules and procedures school-wide

• The principal will discuss and explain school wide rules to students in the orientation assembly the first week of school.

• Parents will be appraised of the rules and procedures during registration with a rules and procedures handout for Treadwell Elementary School.

• School rules and procedures will be posted throughout the school and in the classrooms

How we teach the rules and procedures school wide

• Students will be reminded of appropriate behavior daily during announcements.

• Teachers will teach through modeling and explicit instruction classroom expectations, rules and procedures

• New student orientation will be conducted each six weeks for students that have transferred to Treadwell Elementary after the 1st six weeks. Parents will be encouraged to attend.

• Students will recite PRIDE expectations during morning announcements.

Positive

Make appropriate comments and

demonstrate reasonable behavior

Responsible

Be accountable for our actions

Involved

Work actively with others

Diligent

Be persistent and complete all tasks

Efficient

Make the best use of our time and resources

How we teach the rules and procedures school wide

• Teacher and students will collaborate in an effort to get student input on rules and consequences.

• Teachers will implement Morning Meeting within the classroom to establish a climate of trust, safety, and respect. Morning Meeting will be conducted daily in the classroom. Model, Teach and review of expectations, procedures, routines, and rules will be a daily part of Morning Meetings.

School Procedures

Arrival to school– School begins at 7:15 a.m. Students may enter the cafeteria

at 7:00 a.m.– All students should enter the building quietly.– Teachers will stand at classroom doors at 7:15a.m. to greet

students and monitor hallway behavior.– After the 1st six weeks, parents will need to make prior

arrangements in order to bring student to the classroom.

Closing of school– Teachers will walk with students down the hall quietly as they

exit the building and walk with students to the sidewalk.– Students will be dismissed at 2:45 p.m. daily

School Procedures

• Passing Classes– Students will walk to the right of the hall– 3-2-1-0 Hallway Expectations: 3 blocks from the wall,

2 hands down at your side, 1 block between you, and 0 quiet zone

• Lunchroom– Teachers are expected to deliver and pick-up students

on time daily– Students will remain at their assigned tables and seats– Students will talk with inside voices-No talking will

occur when students get too noisy– Students will be assigned to sit at designated tables.

School Procedures• Assemblies

– Students will be given guided practice of how to enter an assembly, sit during an assembly, and how to leave an assembly

– Students will be assigned a designated sitting area for the grade and classroom

• Referrals – The management of the classroom is the teacher’s responsibility –

follow guidelines according to the office referral steps– Children should not be sent to the office. Send referrals to the

office and the first available administrator will call for the students when time permits. You may use your team to help until an administrator contacts you

– Referrals must be filled out completely before they reach the office, including student portion of form. The referral must include the student’s discipline documentation showing interventions, previous offenses, actions taken, and dates

School Procedures

Unified Dress Code– Tops: (shirts, blouses) must be white with collars and

sleeves. (No logos) Red shirts are acceptable. Males are required to wear belts with shirt tails tucked in.

– Bottoms: (pants, walking shorts, skirts, and jumpers) must be navy, khaki tan, or black. Jeans are not allowed. No sagging pants.

– Shoes: Athletic or tennis shoes and boots are acceptable. No shoes with heels out. No flip-flops, toes must be covered. Roller skate shoes are not permitted.

– Kindergarten students are required to be bring an extra set of clothes at the first of the year for emergencies.

School Procedures

• Returning from absences– Written excuse must be turned in to homeroom teacher the next

day. Teacher writes excused or unexcused on absence sheet turned in to Ms. Miller. If a family has more than one child absent, a note for each child must be turned in.

• Referral to office1st – Call administrator to inform them of discipline problem.

2nd – Send completed office referral by a designated student only if the administrator does not come to teacher’s room regarding referral.

Do not send referred child to the office unless he/she has been

called for by administration.

School Procedures

Disaster Drills – Disaster plans, routes and procedures will be provided for each

teacher.

Visitors to classroom– Visitor are only allowed to observe during instruction. A

conferences will be held by appointment only before school, during teacher planning, or after school.

– Visitors must report to the office first to sign in and receive a visitor’s pass.

– Visitor’s pass must be visible – Secretary will call ahead to alert classroom teacher of visitor.

Substitute Notebook will include discipline procedures

Classroom Procedures

The first two weeks of school, teachers will teach through modeling and explicit instruction the following to students:

– Procedures for leaving the room and returning to the room

– Procedures to be used in the hallways, bathroom, cafeteria, and playground

– Emergency drill procedures

– Exiting the building/inclement weather procedures

– Discipline procedures

– School/classroom rules

– Homework procedures

Classroom Procedures

• All students will be engaged in bell work activities upon entering their classes in the morning

• All classes will implement morning message activities to actively engage all students in the community process.

• Presentation of morning announcements will be conducted by all classrooms on a weekly rotating schedule

Classroom Procedures

• Hall passes – All teachers will be given individual hall passes that will be identified by their names. Teachers will utilize the hall passes at their discretion on a case-by-case basis.

• Getting up from seat – Students will not be allowed to arbitrarily move about the classroom and/or hallways. Students will raise their hand and be acknowledged before moving throughout the class

Classroom Procedures

• Asking for help – Students will ask for assistance by raising their hand in an orderly fashion. Each teacher may develop his/her individual class system.

Classroom Procedures

• All teachers will explain and post classroom and school wide procedures

• All teachers will post learning objectives and assignments daily including homework.

• Intercom – when an announcement comes over the intercom, all students will stop talking. Only the teacher will answer the intercom unless the teacher has specifically designated a student for this role.

School-wide Incentives

All students will receive attendance recognition per six weeks period and/or based on data for 20 day periods.

Ice-cream treats/sundaesPencilsRecreational ActivitiesField Trip Lunch with the Principal/Assistant PrincipalsPopcorn PartyPizza Party

School-wide Incentives

“Caught Being Good”

Students are given pencils with the

slogan “Caught Being Good” for displaying

hallway & cafeteria expectations

School wide Incentives

“Fight Free School”Every 5 days students will be awarded a school-wide incentive for notbeing involved in any confrontations that are physical and harmful toone another.

PencilsStickersSock HopDunk the PrincipalRecreational ActivitiesPopcorn PartyPicnic in the Park

Teacher Incentives

Perfect AttendanceTeachers with perfect attendance will be recognized each six weeks

period with small tokens to say thank you and we appreciate your

commitment to your students education.

Teachers will be acknowledged weekly in the Treadwell Weekly

Newsletter of their good works and efforts-”Shout Outs!”

Teachers going the extra mile, above and beyond the call of duty will

receive coupons for early leave of 60 minutes. This includes regular

duties and no request made.

Resources for Incentives

Cummins Diesel Recon

Local Restaurants-Lenny’s, Sonic

Malco Movie Theatre

Highland Heights Methodist Church

PTA

Community Businesses-Kroger, Wal-Mart

Treadwell Elementary Flow Chart for Procedures

Observe problem behavior

Problem solve

Determineconsequence

Follow documented procedure

File necessarydocumentation

Send referral to

office

File necessary documentation

Determine consequence

Followthrough withconsequences

Write referral and provide all documentation

Follow documented

procedure

Contact office to notify an Administrator

Follow upwith student

within aweek

Is behavior major?

Does student have 3?

NO YES

NO YES

Find a place to talk with student(s) Ensure safety

Character Education

• Guidance counselors will go to classrooms and discuss different topics with students. The topics will deal with issues the students face on a regular basis. Parent participation activities will be sent home to encourage parental involvement.

• During each six weeks all students will be taught a character trait.

• Student orientation is completed with students within the first weeks of school to inform them of the process and what to do if extra counseling is needed.

Character Education

• A Character Education handbook consisting of the skill goal, parent activities, resources, vocabulary, motivation activities, a parent letter and culminating activities has been prepared for age appropriate students.

• Classroom/Support teachers will reinforce the character theme within the classroom with students.

• Morning Meetings will be implemented daily to focus on having good character to help with reinforcing positive behavior with others.

• Morning Announcements will give students positive words of thoughts for improving social skills and self esteem.

ATOD Prevention

Our school supports ATOD prevention

through P.E./Health lessons to encourage

students to treat their bodies appropriately

by modeling proper techniques.

The counselors will talk with students on

preventive use of ATOD in whole class discussion

and small groups based upon the student needs.

Sexual Harassment

The faculty will have annual harassment

training November 7, 2007.

The counselors will meet with students to

discuss various behaviors of sexual

harassment. Sexual Harassment will be

spotlighted as a whole group. A small group

discussion will be conducted based upon

need.

Bullying Prevention

The staff will be trained on proper bullying prevention

techniques and how to recognize the early stages.

Counselors will train students using Preventing Bullying

twice a month during the 2nd six weeks and on-going

throughout the year based upon the needs of the students.

School Safety Plan

• Classroom Crisis Response Procedures manual• Drills for tornado, lockdown, fire, and earthquake

are conducted throughout the year• Procedures and evacuation sites are posted

inside each classroom and other various locations

• The Multi-hazard Emergency School Plan was submitted in December 2007

• Training will be conducted on November 7, 2007• Plan reviewed December 5, 2007

Monitoring Process

• SMS Chancery will be utilized to monitor and evaluate data every 20 day period so the team can manage and address all concerns of office referrals, hallway & cafeteria behaviors

• Necessary modifications to school-wide discipline plan will be made accordingly

• S-Team process will be utilized to facilitate development of interventions for students exhibiting at-risk behaviors

• Mentoring for teachers of classroom management strategies

Action Steps

According to the data from the 06-07 EBS survey:• Share with all students, parents and staff members the

expectations for this school year• Report behavior concerns to team & faculty for active

decision making regularly• Provide adequate professional development• Provide training for families to receive support &

parenting strategies• Monitor the architectural features of the school• Involve all staff members in management of student

behaviors• BE CONSISTENT WITH EVERYTHING WE DO!!

Prevention Programs

• Well Child-provide physical & dental examinations

• Classroom Environment-organize classrooms that are conducive to student learning

• Morning Meeting-teach and enhance social skills, establishing routines daily

• No Bullying-taught by counselors along with Character Education when they provide classroom guidance. One character trait will be taught during the entire six weeks.

Intervention Plan

• Daily personal greeting by the teacher• Planned ignoring• Signals• Proximity• Adjusting lesson• Direct address• Anticipation• Defining limits• Helping• An appropriate touch• Thinking Table

Intervention Plan

• Teacher student Mentoring-a teacher mentors a student in the school not necessarily in the teacher’s classroom

• Small group sessions with the counselor or one-on-one • S-Team meeting with social worker & Behavioral

Specialist, parent , classroom teacher, administrator, counselor

A. Behavior Plans

B. BIM (Behavioral Intervention Manual)

In-School Suspension Plan

• ISS is a consequence after all steps of classroom and individual discipline plans have been unsuccessful

• Students will complete classroom assignments

• Students will reflect on the behavior that result in ISS placement with written assignment discussing ways to prevent its reoccurrence

• Group counseling and community service will be included

• Students will complete procedures for re-entry to classroom.

Secondary Intervention Evaluation

The following information will be used to conduct evaluation:

• Progress charts, deficiency notice per 20 day period• Parent & Teacher communication (communication log)• Classroom observation• School Climate Survey• Attendance Records• Discipline forms per 20 day period• IEP/Functional analysis/Behavior Intervention Plans• Teacher feedback

Tertiary Interventions• Identify students by repeated office referrals/infractions and

unsuccessful behavior plans• Communicate with Behavioral Specialist, Social

Worker, School Psychologist and Parent/Family• Assessment if needed• Success School recommendation after 3 unsuccessful BIP

Monitoring of Success

• Teacher, Parent & Counselor feedback• Feedback from Behavioral Specialist, Social Worker & Psychologist• Use of BIM

Results

• The results so far have been positive with less than 15 office referrals. Hallway behavior has been excellent and all staff members have been consistent.

• Office referrals have been high within the past few years. Under new leadership and with a new vision so far referrals have been down.

Green zone 0 – 1, yellow zone 2 – 5, red zone 6+ office referrals

Primary Prevention:School-/Classroom-Wide Systems for

All Students,Staff, & Settings

Secondary Prevention:

Specialized GroupSystems for Students with At-Risk Behavior

Tertiary Prevention:Specialized

IndividualizedSystems for Students

with High-Risk Behavior

83% of Students

6%

CONTINUUM OFSCHOOL-WIDE

INSTRUCTIONAL & POSITIVE BEHAVIOR

SUPPORT

10%

Computation for Triangle

1. Count students with 6+ office referrals (red zone)=

Divide by number in student body for % in red zone2. Count students with 2 – 5 office referrals (yellow zone)= Divide by number in student body for % in yellow zone3. Count students with 1 office referral= 4. Add together totals from 1, 2, & 3 (all students referred)

and subtract from total student body to get students with 0 office referrals

5. 0–1 office referral (green zone)=add totals from 3 & 4 & divide by number in student body for % in green zone

6. OR use Excel template on CD

Celebration

School wideSchool DanceTalent Show

PicnicNo Uniform DaysDunk the Principal

ClassroomsPizza Party

Ice-Cream/Sundae CelebrationField Trip Movie Day

Fun & Games DayPicnic

ConclusionIn a collaborative effort, we, the faculty of

Treadwell Elementary School, have given careful consideration, undergone multiple reviews, and have agreed upon revisions and changes in the development of the Blue Ribbon Discipline Plan.

We strongly believe the preceding document regarding discipline strategies and procedures will serve as an effective discipline plan for Treadwell Elementary School.

We as a faculty are ready and willing to facilitate and monitor school and district wide discipline plans by helping to ensure integrity and excellence while providing leadership roles and assistance in implementing behavior interventions and programs.

Conclusion

We are committed to the idea that allchildren can learn and be successful in the learning process, especially when the environment is conducive to such.

In an effort to provide such an environment, we take full responsibility for making our discipline an integral part of the learning process.

Plan for Support & Monitoring Striving Schools

• Middle of September submit Discipline Plan electronically to District Coach and Academic Superintendent for your area. Includes:– Team Members and Team Leader– Meeting Schedule for year– EBS Summary– Action Plan (based on EBS results)– TIC (also submitted to Coach Oct., Jan., Apr.)– Ratification-acceptance form faxed 416-4221Ongoing training for Team Leaders and others will be

provided throughout the school year

District PBIS Coaches• Elementary Area 1, Academic Supt. Kevin McCarthy

– Charlotte Baucom, baucomc@mcsk12.net • Elementary Area 2, Academic Supt. Virginia McNeil

– Ashley Faulk, faulka@mcsk12.net • Elementary Area 3, Academic Supt. Judy Jackson

– Brady Henderson, hendersonb@mcsk12.net • Middle School, Academic Supt. William Rhodes

– Ann Sharp, sharpa@mcsk12.net • High School, Academic Supt. Elsie Lewis Bailey

– Carolyn Matthews, matthewscarolynt@mcsk12.netNorth Area Office

416-4240, fax:416-4221High Priority Schools send to Area Coach and Academic

Superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond