1. Golden Code PBIS Program Golden Ring Middle School Syretta James [PBIS Coach] Gina Peller [PBIS Team Member] Linda Salihi [PBIS Team Leader] Kevin Roberts [Principal]

2. Background Information  PBIS school since 2004 - Code of Conduct - Golden Rings - Extra Monthly Recess Mod - Ice Cream Social - Teen Center/Field Day - Office Referral System - 100’s Club P ositive B ehavioral I nterventions & S upports

3. The Golden Code It aims to:  Provide School wide behavioral supports using a three tiered approach.  Increase use of research-based interventions  Reduce behavior problems in schools and improve student achievement by identifying the needs of red and yellow zone students ~80% of Students ~15% ~5%

4. The Golden Rings Targeting Behavior  Students that demonstrate certain core characteristics earn Golden Rings 5 Rings of Success:  F-Follow all directions  R-Respect yourself, others, and property  S-Settle your differences peacefully  B-Be on Time and be prepared  D-Do Quality Work ~80% of Students ~15% ~5%

5. Golden Code Graphic Representation F- follow all directions the first time given R- Respect yourself and others. Use appropriate tone, volume, and language. Keep hands, feet, body to yourself. S-Settle differences peacefully Think first before acting. Make good choices. Seek confliction resolution from Adults. Honor personal space B-Be on time and prepared Stay focused. Complete assignments. Give your best effort. Seek assistance. D-Do quality work Come to school everyday. Have appropriate materials. Be in your seat when the bell rings. Review your work.

6. Sample Golden Rings

7. Positive Recognition Targeted behaviors are monitored in all areas, but is particularly targeted in: - Hallways -Bus Loop -Cafeteria

8. Meeting the Needs of Red and Yellow Zone  Referrals from SST meetings  Red and Yellow Zone Students from the Previous Year  Teacher/Administrator Recommendation

9. Red and Yellow Zone Interventions  Student Support team discusses interventions  Interventions include:  Behavior Charts/Time Out-Passes  Peer mentoring  100’s Club

10. 100’s Club Targeted Intervention for Students most in need of supports AM and PM Check in with designated faculty mentor. Student given behavior chart (if one doesn’t exist) Mentors track daily check in on a log Last year 15 students participated in the program. 10 had IEP’s and 5 were Gen. Ed.

11. Coordinator and Program Letter

12. PBIS Data  During the 2000-2007 school year, major and minor referrals were at high levels  2007-2008 reduction in major referrals minor referrals went up  Currently, cafeteria and specific classrooms represent problem areas  Major referrals are up this year

13. Challenges -Systematic and consistent training for training for new and returning staff -Incentives -Cost -Parental Support -Transience of the community - Recording of 100’s Club data - Selection of Students

14. Question and Answer

15. Contact Information Golden Ring Middle School Phone #: 410.887.0130 Email: Syretta James, Ph.D. sjames3@bcps.org Gina Peller gpeller@bcps.org Kevin Roberts kroberts2@bcps.org Linda Salihi lsalihi@bcps.org