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]

Background Information  PBIS school since 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

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%

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%

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.

Sample Golden Rings

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

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

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

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.

Coordinator and Program Letter

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

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

Question and Answer

Contact Information Golden Ring Middle School Phone #: Syretta James, Ph.D. Gina Peller Kevin Roberts Linda Salihi