Coleman Elementary School-Wide PBIS Plan Raleigh Millington Road Memphis, Tennessee “Cultivating Character, Pursuing Purpose, and Defining Destiny

Guiding Principles We see room for improvement. We are not distracted by the past. We are focused on a vision of the future. We are willing to work and contribute. We are motivated by the joy of success and a job well done.

Vision The shared vision of Coleman Elementary is to foster continuous improvement within a high-performing learning environment that honors collaborative learning amongst all students, parents, teachers, faculty and stakeholders. Through this process, students will be afforded challenging opportunities to meet their full academic potential.

Mission The mission of Coleman Elementary is to empower and prepare our students in a highly functional learning environment. Students will be able to make sound informed decisions, compete globally with superb technological skills and develop character, self-assurance and become critical thinkers.

Philosophy Statement Beliefs are statements of collective underlying values and principles that guide our decisions and actions. At Coleman Elementary we believe: The expectations of administration, faculty, staff and parents are that all students can achieve success at high levels in achievement and social emotional development. All Stakeholders accept the shared responsibility for fostering a highly functional and supportive learning community within our school.

Philosophy Statement cont’d Our daily purpose is focused on student learning. A safe environment increases and builds the capacity for learning and teaching at high levels. Research-based and differentiated instructional practices coupled with focused assessments will empower students to reach proficiency and beyond. Community resources enrich classroom experiences. Unique abilities of all students are valued and encouraged.

Philosophy Statement cont’d Enriched and engaging communication with stakeholders is imperative in the decision-making process concerning student achievement. Formative and summative assessments will serve as a process of continuous feedback to students about ways to improve their own reading and math.

Previous Results Overall discipline referrals were down based on data from (584) to (215) school year. There has been an increase in expulsions from (11) to (16).

Previous Results Cont’d Highest Incidents & Actions DISCIPLINE REFERRALS Bus Related13629 Fighting Misconduct DISCIPLINE ACTIONS Conference92719 Home Suspensions Expulsions61116

Goals or Objectives Goal-To increase appropriate student behavior choices in all grades. Reduce the number of discipline referrals (215) to the office by 10%. Reduce the number of Home Suspensions (111) by 50%. Reduce the number of fights (39) by 100% using the Fight Free Incentive.

Coleman’s Wildcat Pledge Success, Success, I ‘ll do my best, every day will be my test. You will be see the unique me. I’ll be the change I wish to see! Hard work comes first and then I’ll play determined to practice my skills today. Fitness of body and alertness of mind enthusiasm will show my good time. Loyalty and friendship too, cooperation in all I do. I want my friends, so a friend I’ll be my Wildcat pride is what you’ll see. My confidence is plain to see. I’ll be the best that I can be. Self control will help me to know, all of my actions are in my control. Success, Success, I’ll do my best, everyday will be my test. You will see the unique me. I’ll be the change I wish to see!

MCS School-wide PBIS (Discipline) Team Worksheet Coleman Elem. PBIS Team is representative of the school faculty and includes an administrator. Fill in the names of team members and designate counselor who will serve as Team Leader (TL) / Internal Coach *Indicates members mandated by MEA contract; others may be invited as needed Principal Russette Jackson Professional School Counselor* Thirchrista Hall-Austin School Psychologist Gayle Keels MEA Representative* Alicia Jackson Elected Teachers* Brittany Woods & Ayodele Hall Special Education Teacher Jacqueline Settles Related Arts Teachers Amy McSpadden Students (rotating members from Envoy) Educational Assistants/Non-Certified Staff Community Member Tiffany Sharp Parents(2)* Atina Pope & Maria Armstrong Cafeteria Staff Bus Driver

Meeting Schedule 20 Days Reporting Period Approximate days of reporting period All dates for period entered into system SWPBIS Team meeting dates Faculty meeting dates to report interpretation of 20 day data 18/6/12-8/31/129/7/129/21/129/26/12 29/4/12-10/2/1210/5/1210/19/1210/24/12 310/3/12-11/1/1211/9/1211/161211/28/12 411/2/12-12/5/1212/14/1212/7/1212/12/12 512/6/12-1/18/131/25/131/11/131/30/13 61/22/13-2/19/132/15/132/8/132/13/13 72/20/13-3/26/133/28/134/8/134/17/13 83/27/13-4/24/134/25/134/30/135/1/13 94/25/13-5/22/135/23/13 5/24/13

(A) Data should be entered promptly to enable review of accurate data. Deadline for data entry is the Friday following the end of the reporting period. Principal should identify person responsible for entering behavior data. Name and title of data entry designee: Lisa Lewis, Parent Counselor (B) Committee should meet within one week of final data entry for reporting period. Enter projected meeting dates in this column. Identify team member responsible for data summary to report to SW PBIS Team. Name and title: Thirchrista Hall-Austin, School Counselor Determine how you wish to examine your data: by location, by student, by infraction, by time of day, number of referrals per day per reporting period. Also consider office referral procedures and data integrity. (C) Faculty meeting to discuss behavior should be held within a week of the SW PBIS Team’s Meeting. Enter projected dates in this column. Identify persons responsible for sharing data trends for previous reporting period with the faculty. Name and title: Thirchrista Hall-Austin, PBIS Internal Coach Team may wish to lead faculty in brainstorming intervention strategies based on data. Share successes and areas of continued efforts. Please insert names of Team members below:

Monitoring Process A master schedule has been developed for the Discipline Committee to meet monthly during the school day. Lisa Lewis will be responsible for data entry. Thirchrista Hall-Austin will be responsible for data summary to report to SW PBIS Team as well as for sharing data trends for previous reporting period with the faculty. The meeting schedule for the school year is listed on page 12.

Monitoring Process Cont’d The School Discipline Committee uses SMS Data reports and PBIS Data reports to gather trends of high incidents to determine the following: a. Guidance Support b. Administrative Support with teachers/students c. Necessary changes to PBIS

SAS Action Plan ActionBy WhenHow will we know it is done? The PBIS internal coach and Administration team will establish the SWPBIS team. 9/12/12Minutes from meeting and task sheet. The Team will review end of year data and procedures 9/21/12PBIS agenda and minutes The SWPBIS team will identify strengths, areas of growth and develop and action plan for improvement. 9/21/12PBIS minutes, data and feedback from faculty. Teachers will communicate classroom and school-wide expectations to parents. Throughout the yearOpen House, PTO meetings, parent conferences Internal coach will provide training to faculty and staff on Harassment, Bullying, prevention, and sexual harassment. By the end of October 2012Agenda, Sign-In Sheets and lesson plans.

SAS Action Plan Cont’d ActionBy WhenHow will we know it is done? Discipline assemblies will be held to teach school-wide behaviors and expectations. Assemblies Twice a year, post test done first month of school and for any newly enrolled students. School Calendar, Post Test data Students will be recognized during honor society induction, honors’ programs, fight free incentives, and fun Fridays. In the Fall, every nine weeks, and intervals for fight free periods and weekly. Report Cards, PBIS data, programs, and the fight free bulletin board Teachers will follow the progressive discipline plan prior to referring students school yearOffice referrals and PBIS data Principal and PBIS designee will update faculty on school-wide discipline plan. MonthlyFaculty meeting agendas Character traits will be incorporated in the morning assemblies daily. Every Morning during morning assemblies Daily agenda

Self Assessment Survey Analysis of School-Wide System Chart Expectations Defined Expectations Taught Reward SystemViolations System MonitoringManagementDistrict SupportImplementation Average 4/13/201298% 88%89%91%81%93%89%

Celebration Attendance Celebrations and Rewards Students and Teachers Rewards given in classrooms for appropriate behavior and attendance. Induction into the E.C. Fentress National Honor’s Society Honors Award program each nine weeks. Honors Award program at the end of each semester. 5 th grade and Kindergarten culmination program. Daily Announcements promoting good attendance, cafeteria behavior and good citizenship. Celebrations promoted on the school website. Fight Free Celebration for each grade level Employee of the month

School Rules Treat everyone with Respect Follow directions first time given of ANY adult on staff. Keep hands feet and objects to yourself Respect school and personal property.

22 Behavioral Expectation Matrix

Staff & Office Managed Behavior Chart

COLEMAN ELEMENTARY Progressive Discipline Tracker Student Name Teacher DATETeacher Initials/Student Initials DATEStep 1 – Verbal Warning DATEDescription/Results: DATEStep 2-Verbal Redirection DATEDescription/Results: DATEStep 3-Conference with Student DATEDescription/Results: DATEStep 4- Parental Phone Call DATEDescription/Results: DATEStep 5-Teacher/Student/Parent Conference DATEDescription/Results: DATEStep 6-Guidance Referral DATEDescription/Results: DATEStep 7- Final Warning DATEDescription/Results: DATEStep 8-Office Referral DATEDescription/Results: DATEStep 9-Parental Phone Call From Administrator DATEDescription/Results: DATEStep 10-Administrator/Student/Parent Conference DATEDescription/Results:

Teach the Rules, Expectations and Procedures Teach Code of Conduct within the first two weeks of school and administer Post test Morning Meetings School-wide Assemblies (August & January) Morning Assemblies Classroom Guidance Opportunities for Practice daily Administration and Faculty will actively monitor students’ behavior Prominently displayed school rules in the Lobby and Hallways

Code of Conduct Post test Information School: Coleman Elementary Principal: Russette Jackson School Enrollment: 454 Number of Post-test administered: 454 % of students scoring 80% or above: 100% Date make up/retest scheduled (for absentees and students scoring below 80%): 8/26/12 Name of Person Submitting Form: Thirchrista Hall-Austin Title: School Counselor Phone: Document submitted 8/31/12 on MCS website

Annual PBIS Kick-off Teach MCS Code of Conduct Administer Code of Conduct Post-tests Teach School-wide rules and Behavior Expectations Celebrate the beginning of a new, positive school year Remind everyone of PBIS incentives Ensure teachers are aware of the Discipline tracker and how to use it.

School Procedures List school procedures for entering/exiting school In the morning all students will line up at the cafeteria door under the awning until the doors open at 8:00am and enter the cafeteria quietly. Students will be seated in the area relevant to grade/section. Morning assembly will begin at 8:15. Students are dismissed by grade from the cafeteria and go to the classroom for breakfast. Closing Students riding the school bus will be dismissed from the cafeteria. All students being picked up by car will be dismissed from 1 st grade hall. Daycare riders will be dismissed from the gym. Aftercare students 2 nd – 5 th will be dropped off in the computer lab and in the students K-2 nd will be picked up and brought to the cafeteria.

School Procedures Cont’d Passing Classes All Students will walk quietly through the hallways Lunchroom Students will enter the cafeteria quietly and pick up food trays and all other items needed. Once finished eating, students will clean the area around them and wait in line ( ) to exit the cafeteria. Assemblies Students will enter the gym quietly and sit in assigned area and wait quietly for instructions.

School Procedures Cont’d Referrals Teachers referring students to the office for discipline issues must follow progressive discipline plan. Students being referred due to academic concerns must receive 10 weekly Tier III interventions and must have a current vision and hearing screening prior to having an S-Team meeting to discuss other options. Teachers referring students to the school counselor for academic and/or behavior must complete a referral form on EdPlan.

School Procedures Cont’d Restrooms Teachers will take the class to the restroom periodically throughout the day. In the case of an emergency where a student has to go to the restroom, he/she must have a hall pass and can not be alone. Hall passes All students must have a hall pass when going anywhere in the school. Ongoing orientation for new students There will be two discipline assemblies to continue awareness and implementation of school rules. All new students will be given the code of conduct as well as a Student/parent handbook upon registration.

Classroom Procedures Describe your consistent School-wide Classroom Every classroom has uniformed red Hall Passes Students must raise their hand to speak and wait to be acknowledged Students must work respectfully in work stations Homework will be turned in to teacher each day. Make up work will be provided for students who have missed school Communication with parents (Parent LINK, calendars, phone calls, , notes, home & school connection, and agenda books)

School Wide Incentives Wildcat Dollars – when students are doing a great job, they are given a Dollar for a token that will be used to select a prize. The Principal’s Treasure Chest Fight Free Program Attendance Dance Kids of Character –pictures placed on board of students caught being examples of kids with good character. Utilize community resources to support PBIS (ie. Volunteers provide snacks, small toys or treats, & volunteers to distribute on Fridays. Student vs Staff sporting event. Block Party No discipline referral for the class per week

Teacher Incentives Teachers will be recognized for the following: –Teacher of the Month Recognition –Stand Up and Show Out (Monday Memo) Recognition –School Adopters providing support and resources for Teacher Appreciation Week, Breakfast and Luncheons –Recognition Announcements (Intercom) –Certificates and Award Letters

Coleman’s Resources for Incentives International Paper Cici’s Pizza Fundraisers PTA Jubilee COGIC Raleigh Church of Christ Raleigh United Methodist North Star Community Church

Communication with Parents & Community Parent Awareness PLCs, Daily/Weekly Folders, Parentlink, Parent Resource Center, Calendars Annual meeting with adopters Student Awareness Assemblies, Classroom Meetings, and Classroom Guidance Posted area in the Main Lobby and Grade Level Hallways Outdoor marquee with events

Character Education Coleman focuses on one of the six character traits identified by MCS monthly; Responsibility, Respect, Hope, Fairness, Kindness, and Honesty Daily announcements are made in reference to the Character traits during Morning Assembly There is a board with pictures of our students that recognize “students in action” representing the character of the month outside the office.

ATOD Prevention Curriculum-P.E. and Health D.A.R.E. Program for 5 th grade students Character Education Classroom Guidance-School Counselor, Mrs Hall-Austin Visit from Sheriff dept. and other guest Healthy Choices Week-School-wide, Faculty Anger Management Small Groups-School Social Worker, Ms. Levin Small Group Conflict Resolution- Principal, Mrs. Jackson and School Counselor, Mrs. Hall-Austin

Bullying Prevention Faculty’s Annual 1 Hour Training Date-October 2012 Presenter, Hall-Austin, School Counselor Definition Intimidation Early Stages Strategies to address harassment and bullying Students’ Training (Grades KK-5) Month of October, 2012

Violence Prevention Programs Stop Bullying Now Fight Free Incentive

Tier 2/Intervention Team Individual Student Discipline Data Individual Behavior Charts Feedback Reports Classroom /Support Teachers Parents Other Support Staff Mentors Counselor, School Social Worker, and Administrators Behavior Screenings & RTI-B

Intervention Strategies Describe secondary interventions (Tier 2) for students who have been referred to the office times, such as: Group counseling (social skills and conflict resolution by the school counselor and school social worker Behavioral support/positive parenting strategies training provided by the school counselor and school social worker Mentoring Brief/simple behavior plans for repeated minor infractions and over 5 days out of school suspension (using BIM and other resources)

Additional Tier 2 Interventions Parent and student conferences Self monitoring programs Peer mediation Increased academic/behavioral supports & practices Parent Training & collaboration Self management training and support Social skills instruction Behavioral Contract

Secondary Intervention (Tier 2) Evaluation Our Tier 2 Team uses the following as indicators of progress & success for students who participate in secondary interventions (Tier 2) Number of office referrals Observation data PBIS data Feedback from teachers Behavior Intervention Plans

Tertiary Interventions (Tier 3)

ACADEMICBEHAVIORAL S-TEAM (RTI-A)S-TEAM (RTI-B) TIER 3 INTERVENTIONINDIRECT AND/OR DIRECT FBA TUTORINGCOUNSELOR REFERRAL/CONFERENCE PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL TESTINGPROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE ACTIONS SPED SERVICESSUCCESS SCHOOL

Triangle Tier 1 Primary Prevention: School-/Classroom- Wide Systems for All Students, Staff, & Settings Tier 2 Secondary Prevention: Specialized Group Systems for Students with At- Risk Behavior Tier 3 Tertiary Prevention: Specialized Individualized Systems for Students with High-Risk Behavior Tier 1=92% of Students at Coleman Elem School Year Tier3= 2% CONTINUUM OF SCHOOL-WIDE INSTRUCTIONAL & POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT Tier 2= 6%