1. 1 Coleman Elementary School-wide PBIS Plan 2011-12 3210 Raleigh Millington Road Memphis, Tennessee 38128

2. 2 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.

3. 3 Vision Coleman Elementary School Creating Excellence in the School and the Community By meeting or exceeding NCLB/AYP “The Key Is Me”

4. 4 Mission The mission of Coleman Elementary School is to provide a rich academic environment which includes a variety of challenging educational opportunities necessary for students to meet the curriculum requirements of the next grade, perform at a proficient level in core academic subjects, and be prepared for an ever changing and culturally diverse society.

5. 5 Philosophy Statement We believe: The commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is going to enable students to become confident, self-directed, life long learners. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs. Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning.

6. Philosophy Statement cont Students can learn to make appropriate decisions given a supportive and challenging learning environment. A safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning. Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process. Teachers, administrators, parents and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission statement. Student learning is the chief priority for the school. 6

7. 7 Previous Results Overall discipline referrals were up based on data from 2009-2010 (449) to 2010-2011 (584) school year. There was an increase in Home suspensions during the 2010-2011 (218) when compared to 2009-2010 (168).

8. Previous Results Cont’d Highest Incidents & Actions2008-20092009-20102010-2011 DISCIPLINE REFERRALS541449584 Bus Related13136 Fighting1181685 Misconduct30098216 DISCIPLINE ACTIONS Warning43012 Conference4927 Home Suspensions115168218 In-School Suspension374265314

9. 9 Goals or Objectives Goal-To increase appropriate student behavior choices in all grades. Reduce the number of discipline referrals (584) to the office by 10%. Reduce the number of Home Suspensions (218) by 50%. Reduce the number of fights (57) by 100% using the Fight Free Program.

10. MCS School-wide PBIS (Discipline) Team Worksheet 2011-12 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 Assistant Principal N/A Professional School Counselor* Thirchrista Hall-Austin School Psychologist Gayle Keels MEA Representative* Yalaunda Taylor Elected Teachers* Lillie Scott & Alicia Jackson Special Education Teacher Jacqueline Childress Related Arts Teachers Yolanda Brown Students (rotating members from Envoy) Educational Assistants/Non-Certified Staff Mr. DeBerry Community Member Tiffany Sharp Parents(2)* Ms. Pope & Ms. Shaw Cafeteria Staff Bus Driver External PBIS Coach Edith Clark

11. 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 18/9/11-9/2/119/7/119/16/119/28/11 29/6/11-10/3/1110/5/1110/21/1110/26/11 310/4/11-11/2/1111/4/1111/18/1111/30/11 411/3/11-12/5/1112/7/1112/16/111/14/12 512/6/11-1/18/121/20/12 1/25/12 61/19/12-2/15/122/17/12 2/22/12 72/16/12-3/22/123/28/123/23/123/28/12 83/23/12-4/20/124/25/124/27/125/2/12 94/23/12-5/18/125/23/125/18/125/23/12

12. (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: Russette Jackson, Principal (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. 12 Please insert names of Team members below:

13. 13 Monitoring Process A master schedule has been developed for the Discipline Committee to meet monthly during the school day. Russette Jackson 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 2011-12 school year is listed on page 11.

14. 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 14

15. SAS Action Plan 15 ActionBy WhenHow will we know it is done? The PBIS internal coach and Administration team will establish the SWPBIS team. 8/25/11Minutes from meeting and task sheet. The Team will review 2010-2011 end of year data and procedures 8/25/11PBIS agenda and minutes The SWPBIS team will identify strengths, areas of growth and develop and action plan for improvement. 9/16/11PBIS 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 2011Agenda, Sign-In Sheets and lesson plans.

16. 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. 2011-2012 school yearOffice referrals and PBIS data Principal and PBIS designee will update faculty on school-wide discipline plan. MonthlyFaculty meeting agendas Teachers will incorporate the monthly character traits in the Morning Meetings. Once a weekLesson plans

17. Self Assessment Survey Analysis of School-Wide System Chart Expectations Defined Expectations Taught Reward SystemViolations System MonitoringManagementDistrict SupportImplementation Average 5/27/201197%99%82%86%80%79%88%85%

18. 18 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

19. 19 School Rules R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Respect… Each other Self Property/Environment Children/Teachers

20. 20 Behavioral Expectation Matrix

21. Staff & Office Managed Behavior Chart 21

22. 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:

23. 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 Announcements Classroom Guidance monthly Opportunities for Practice daily Administration and Faculty will actively monitor students’ behavior Prominently displayed school rules in the Lobby and Hallways 23

24. Code of Conduct Post test Information School: Coleman Elementary Principal: Russette Jackson School Enrollment: 522 Number of Post-test administered: 522 % of students scoring 80% or above: 100% Date make up/retest scheduled (for absentees and students scoring below 80%): 8/29/11 Name of Person Submitting Form: Thirchrista Hall-Austin Title: School Counselor Phone: 901-416-9554 Document submitted 8/30/11 on MCS website 24

25. 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 25

26. 26 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 line up for breakfast. Students who choose not to eat and/or who have finished eating will go to the gym if they are in kindergarten, first, and fifth. Students in second, third, and fourth will remain in the cafeteria. Closing of school/buses Students will be dismissed from the cafeteria if they are car riders or school bus riders. Students will be dismissed from the gym if they are daycare riders. Walkers will be dismissed from the front door and the back gym door depending on their route home.

27. 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 (3-2-1-0) to exit the cafeteria. Assemblies Students will enter the gym quietly and sit in assigned area and wait quietly for instructions. 27

28. 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 8-10 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 must complete a referral form. 28

29. 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. 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. 29

30. 30 Classroom Procedures Describe your consistent Schoolwide 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 CONNECT, phone calls, e-mail, notes, home & school connection, and agenda books)

31. 31 School Wide Incentives Wildcat Den Dollars – when students are doing a great job, they are given a Dollar for a token that will be used to select a prize each week The Principal’s Treasure Chest Fight Free Program Attendance Dance

32. 32 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

33. 33 Coleman’s Resources for Incentives International Paper Beth Sholom Cici’s Pizza Fundraisers PTA Jubilee COGIC Raleigh Church of Christ

34. Communication with Parents & Community Parent Awareness Presentation-Grade Level Meetings Send Copies Home in Weekly Folders Parentlink, Parent Resource Center Student Awareness Assemblies, Classroom Meetings, and Classroom Guidance Posted area in the Main Lobby and Grade Level Hallways Outdoor marquee with events 34

35. 35 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 trait of the month There is a board with pictures of our students that recognize “students in action” representing the character of the month

36. 36 ATOD Prevention Curriculum-P.E. and Health Character Education Classroom Guidance-School Counselor, Ms Hall-Austin Visit from Sheriff dept. and other guest Healthy Choices Week-School-wide, Faculty Anger Management Small Groups-School Social Worker, Ms. Levin & Ms. Hall-Austin Small Group Conflict Resolution- Principal, Ms. Jackson and School Counselor, Ms. Hall-Austin

37. 37 Bullying Prevention Faculty’s Annual 1 Hour Training Date-October 2011 Presenter, Hall-Austin, School Counselor Definition Intimidation Early Stages Strategies to address harassment and bullying Students’ Training (Grades KK-5) Month of October, 2011

38. 38 Violence Prevention Programs Peer Mediation Second Step Stop Bullying Now Fight Free Incentive Introduced by Ms. Hall-Austin, School Counselor

39. Tier 2/Intervention Team Individual Student Discipline Data Individual Behavior Charts Feedback Reports Classroom /Support Teachers Parents Other Support Staff ISS Assistant Mentors Counselor, School Social Worker, and Administrators Behavior Plus 39

40. 40 Intervention Strategies Describe secondary interventions (Tier 2) for students who have been referred to the office 2 - 5 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)

41. 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 41

42. 42 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

43. 43 Tertiary Interventions (Tier 3)

44. 44 2010-11 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=79% of Students at Coleman Elem. 10-11 School Year Tier3= 5% CONTINUUM OF SCHOOL-WIDE INSTRUCTIONAL & POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT Tier 2= 16%