TOM NEWBY SCHOOL BEHAVIOUR MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME PRESENTATION 2013

To introduce a revised approach to behaviour management that includes: Replacing the demerit system with a revised system based on Kudos. Integrating the homework monitoring in the Kudo system. Separating bullying from general behaviour management.

Traditionally, demerits are issued for misconduct. Guidelines for issuing demerits are vague. Issuing of demerits is subjective. Good conduct is overshadowed by misconduct. The system is propelled by negative elements.

Demerits are accrued and action taken at specified accumulation points. At TNS two different behaviour management systems exist: Foundation Phase and Intersen Phase.

Why change? Demerits are given. This can be interpreted as a reward. Without clear guidelines, demerits are issued inconsistently from day to day and teacher to teacher. Disciplinary action is not tailored to suit the offence or develop more suitable behaviour patterns – one consequence fits all.

Detention is the only option available for cumulative misconduct. Not all children are able to attend detention after hours. Detention is not structured to rehabilitate or develop acceptable behaviour patterns. Detention is a deferred consequence: sometimes as long as 5 months between first and last misconduct. Why change?

Different systems are implemented in the Junior and Senior School. Children have to acclimatize to a new system in Grade 4. A demerit is not a punishment – it is a written entry with no immediate consequence. Violent behaviour and misconduct are placed in the same category and misdemeanours result in the same consequence. Why change?

What are the Changes? Violent behaviour and bullying will be prioritised through a more support structured programme so that behaviour can be tracked, recorded and analysed to inform action taken by the school and parents.

What are the Changes? Instead of issuing a demerit, misconduct will be met with the loss of a behaviour token called a KUDO.

What are the Changes? Dishonesty in Class or Assessment Tasks is dealt with as a unique form of misconduct and action is dependant on the degree of dishonesty.

What are the Changes? Tracking Sheets that are currently only used in the Senior School will be used in the Junior School as well.

Advantages of Changing Loss of KUDOs is linked to levels of authority in which specified suitable action is clearly outlined. As action taken becomes more serious, the level of authority increases.

Advantages of Changing Guidelines for loss of KUDOs is clearly stated in the Code of Conduct to improve consistency of implementation.

Advantages of Changing The KUDO system can be used from Grade 1 to Grade 7.

Advantages of Changing The current Homework Programme can be integrated into the KUDO system to simplify the Behaviour Management Programme.

Advantages of Changing Options other than afternoon retention are available as choices for punitive action. Afternoon retention takes the form of a Community Service – in all likelihood maintenance of a vegetable garden whose produce can be donated to a charity organisation.

Advantages of Changing A reward system is linked to the KUDO system in order to promote retaining KUDOs. This means that the system is led by positivity rather than negativity.

What is the KUDO system? Each learner is awarded a number of KUDOs at the start of each year. For 2013 the number is 50. The learners need to keep as many KUDOs as they can by behaving in accordance with the Code of Conduct. The number of retained KUDOs at the end of each term determines the quality of reward issued. When KUDOs are lost, corrective action is taken according to set guidelines.

What are the rewards? Number of remaining Kudos Reward value Number of remaining Kudos Reward value 50R R R R R c 35-39R2.00

What are the consequences? Number of Kudos lost Level Number of Kudos lost Level 3A

What are the levels? Level A (loss of 3 kudos) LEVEL CONTROLLERS ACTION THAT MAY BE TAKEN AT THIS LEVEL Register Teacher Control Teacher Discipline Com. SMT Deputy Principal SGB GDE Verbal reprimand or warning. X Informal counselling by educator. X Letter to parent in HW Diary communication page. X Entry on observation sheet or Learner Profile. X Request for verbal apology. X

What are the levels? Level 1 (loss of 5 kudos) LEVEL CONTROLLERS ACTION THAT MAY BE TAKEN AT THIS LEVEL Register Teacher Control Teacher Discipline Com. SMT Deputy Principal SGB GDE Phone call to parent. X Letter to parent in HW Diary communication page. X Request for written apology. X Entry on observation sheet or Learner Profile. X Restorative activity X Written assignment related to misdemeanour X Temporary or permanent confiscation of items. XXX Break suspension community service (1 day). XXX Informal counselling by Control Teacher. X

What are the levels? Level 8 (loss of 45 and 50 kudos) LEVEL CONTROLLERS ACTION THAT MAY BE TAKEN AT THIS LEVEL Register Teacher Control Teacher HOD SMT Deputy Principal SGB GDE Restorative activity xx Written assignment related to misdemeanour x Temporary or permanent confiscation of items. X Daily progress report (permanent) x Disciplinary Hearing xxx Suspension from school xxx Expulsion from school xxx Formal Counselling by psychologist/association xx Individual support or behaviour plan x Retraction of awards such as colours and half colours xx Suspension of leadership title ( permanent) xx Afternoon community service (5 afternoons) x Departmental or legal intervention xxx

How many KUDOs can be lost? Manners Learners should refrain from chewing gum during school hours or at school functions. (K1) Learners should assemble in an orderly fashion when entering the school hall for activities and conduct themselves with decorum during formal activities in the school hall. (K1) Learners are encouraged to leave items of value at home, except by special arrangement with the Principal or Deputy Principal. (K1) Learners using public transport should behave in accordance with instructions from the driver or person officially in charge. (K1, 2,3) Learners should use toilet facilities properly and notify the Administration Office if there are insufficient supplies or facilities are not working properly. (K1)

Where are the KUDOs recorded? Kudos remaining Reference for lost Kudo CommentDateAction byParent Signature Level A Action Taken Taken byDate Parent Comment Parent SignatureDate Other (e.g. Level not signed) Action: Taken by:Date KUDO RECORD FOR: _______________________________IN CLASS:________

Classroom Behaviour Management The Tracking Sheet All documentation is contained in a Tracking File that assists educators in managing behaviour in the learning environment. Six levels of management in Grade 4-7. Eight levels of management in Grade 1-3.

Grade 4-7 Levels of Management 1= Reminder2= Time out3 = Kudo loss – communication to parent4= Kudo loss – communication to parent5= Kudo loss – phone call to parent6= Refer to Control teacher

Grade 1-3 Levels of Management 1a= Reminder2a= Time out1b= Reminder2b= Time out3 = Kudo loss – communication to parent4= Kudo loss – communication to parent5= Kudo loss – phone call to parent6= Refer to Control teacher

BEHAVIOUR TRACKING SHEET (GRADE 2) TERM : 3/Pilot 2012 WEEK: CLASS: 2MMONDAYTWThF 1 BADASIE SAAHIL 2 CHALMERS DANIEL 3 DE CARVALHO AMBER-JADE 4 EBRAHIM LE'YHA 5 EDWARDS LIAM 6 FALCAO ISABELLA 7 FISHER NICOLE 8 HAYES OWEN 9 HEYINK TANNAH 10 JANE CONNOR 11 KENKE LONWABO 12 MABUWANA SAVANNAH 13 MAPHOSA (MNISI) LESEGO 14 MBUZI THOKOZILE 15 MDLULI NKULULEKO 16 MILLER NICHOLAS 17 MOODLEY (PAUL) RONALDO Svetlana Izigud (Sample)xx RTRT3456

Acknowledgement of Good Behaviour Tracking Sheet Merits/ Good Behaviour Stickers Tom Newby Tickeys

Grade 1-3:Tracking Sheet One Smiley Face Sticker for five consecutive days (one school week) of no entries.

Grade 1-3:Good Behaviour (Tom Newby Tickeys and Smiley Face Stickers) TOM NEWBY TICKEYS MAY BE AWARDED AT A TEACHERS DISCRETION FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR. TEN TNTS MAY BE EXCHANGED FOR ONE SMILEY FACE. THREE SMILEY FACE STICKERS ENTITLE A LEARNER TO STAND UP AT AN ASSEMBLY. 10 TNTsOne merit/SMILEY FACEIssued by register educator 40 TNTs A R10.00 Tuck Shop Voucher Tuck shop voucher issued by Mrs De Witt on submission of request form from register teacher. 100 TNTs Breakfast with Miss Mynhardt Breakfast arranged by Miss Mynhardt on submission of request form from register teacher. 200 TNTs Movies and snacksMovie and snacks arranged by Miss Mynhardt on submission of request form from register teacher.

Grade 1-3:Good Work (Stickers) TEACHERS PERSONAL STARS/STAMPS/STICKERS FOR GOOD WORK MAY BE ISSUED AS REQUIRED. THESE STARS/STAMPS/STICKERS MAY THEN BE EXCHANGED FOR PENCIL GOOD WORK STICKERS. THREE GOOD WORK STICKERS ENTITLE A LEARNER TO STAND UP AT AN ASSEMBLY. TEACHERS PERSONAL STARS/STAMPS/STICKERS FOR GOOD WORK MAY BE ISSUED AS REQUIRED. THESE STARS/STAMPS/STICKERS MAY THEN BE EXCHANGED FOR PENCIL GOOD WORK STICKERS. THREE GOOD WORK STICKERS ENTITLE A LEARNER TO STAND UP AT AN ASSEMBLY.

Grade 4-6: Tracking Sheet Tanzanite award and civvies day for each full term of no entries.

Grade 4-6: Good Work/Behaviour (Merits) Excellent work/Achieving 80% or higher in a test. Achieving a high standard for a project or assignment – One merit per formal assignment or test or examination. Significant improvement in behaviour or work – One merit Good behaviour over a period of time – One merit Noteworthy helpfulness to teacher or learner – One merit

Grade 4-6: Good Work/Behaviour (Tom Newby Tickeys) TOM NEWBY TICKEYS MAY BE AWARDED AT A TEACHERS DISCRETION FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR THAT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR A MERIT. TICKEYS MAY BE ACCUMLATED FOR REWARDS. 10 TNTsOne merit/SMILEY FACEIssued by register educator 40 TNTsA R10.00 Tuck Shop Voucher Tuck shop voucher issued by Mrs De Witt on submission of request form from register teacher. 100 TNTs Breakfast with Miss Mynhardt Breakfast arranged by Miss Mynhardt on submission of request form from register teacher. 200 TNTs Movies and snacksMovie and snacks arranged by Miss Mynhardt on submission of request form from register teacher.