2. Woodmoor Elementary School Edith Howard, Principal Ilene Uram, Assistant Principal 3200 Elba Drive Baltimore, Maryland 21207 (410) 887-1318/1319

3. Enrollment Information  Total number of students: 614  African Americans- 585  Hispanics- 21  American Indians- 1  Caucasian- 2  Asian/ Pacific Islanders- 5

4. Data Analysis

5. In the first year (2004-2005) of our S.T.A.R.S. program there was a decrease in the number of referrals. We went from 485 referrals to 248 referrals. Although in 2005-2006 the number of referrals was at 392, the number of referrals for S.T.A.R.S. student were 83 with 66 of them being from 6 “red zone” S.T.A.R.S. students.

6. While the program is not effective for all students, most are very successful. One student went from 21 referrals in 2003 to 13 referrals in 2004 (her first year in the S.T.A.R.S. program) and 5 in 2005 (her second year in the S.T.A.R.S. program). Year 2002- 2003 2003- 2004 2004- 2005 2005- 2006 Total Referrals 12113540

7. While the program is not effective for all students, most are very successful. One student went from 10 referrals in 2003 to 3 referrals in 2004 (his first year in the S.T.A.R.S. program) and 1 in 2005 (his second year in the S.T.A.R.S. program). Year 2003- 2004 2004- 2005 2005- 2006 Total Referrals 103114

8. While the program is not effective for all students, most are very successful. One student went from 5 referrals in 2004 to 1 referrals in 1 in 2005 (his first year in the S.T.A.R.S. program). Year2004- 20052005-2006Total Referrals516

9. S.T.A.R.S. Program The acronym S.T.A.R.S. stands for: S tudents T hat A re R eaching S uccess

10. I am a S.T.A.R. “ If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” ~ Michael Jordan

11. Purpose of the Program  To help students that are considered frequent flyers (based on data) to improve their negative behavior.  To help reduce the number of referrals to the Office/Student Support Center.  To hold both the parents, as well as the student accountable for their behavior.

12. Assignment to the S.T.A.R.S. Program Review SWIS data to determine individuals with the highest number of referrals. Send letter to parents informing them of our S.T.A.R.S. program Initial orientation/dinner explaining the program Sign contract

13. Our S.T.A.R.S. Program Morning check-in Daily monitoring Afternoon checkout

14. S.T.A.R.S. Checklist Daily Checklist for: _______________________________________________ Today’s Date: _________________________Morning Check-in:__________________ Did I:In ReadingIn MathIn Science/ S.S./ Health __ Special In the Hall 1.Complete my work ? 1 2 3 4 2. Follow the Code of Conduct 1 2 3 4 3. Turn in my homework ? 1 2 3 4 4. Stay on green light ? Yes No Color:________ _ Yes No Color:________ _ Yes No Color:_________ Yes No Color:_________ Yes No Color:_________ Teacher Signature Afternoon Sign-Out Parent Signature ** Key: 1- Excellent 2- Good 3- Satisfactory4- Not Done

15. Components of the Program Checklist Daily Monitoring Support Services Levels of Success Rewards

16. S.T.A.R.S. Support Staff Student Support Counselor Guidance Counselor Social Worker School Psychologist Administration Teachers Keypoint Hope Health

17. S.T.A.R.S. Facts

18. Total number of S.T.A.R.S.  The S.T.A.R.S. program began in 2004 with a total of 15 students.  Presently (2005-2006) the S.T.A.R.S. program has a total of 18 students.

19. For the 2005-2006 school year one S.T.A.R.S. student (4 th grade) has been a Safety Patrol. In the 2004-2005 school year there was also one S.T.A.R.S. student that was a Safety Patrol.

20. Five S.T.A.R.S. have been “Student of the Week”.

21. Levels of Success

22. Climbing the Steps to Success ( Leveling System) L Start Level One Level Two Level Three Level Four

23. Levels of Success Incentives Levels of Success Incentives Start All students begin at this level when they first begin the S.T.A.R.S. program.

24. Level One Wildcat Bucks “Great Job” certificate “Goody bag” (stickers, sharpener, pencils, wildcat bucks)

25. Level Two Lunch with….. ( a friend, administrator, teacher, etc.) 15 mins. of free time (computer, art, gym, or music) “Caught in the Act Coupons”

26. Level Three 20 minutes of “free” gym time. 20 minutes of free Computer lab time. Helper with morning announcements.

27. Level Four Lunch of your choice with a special friend. Office Helper (15 mins. during S.T.A.R.S. student’s lunchtime) Gym Helper (15 mins. during S.T.A.R.S. student’s recess time)

28. The Point System 304- 390 Level Four 243- 303 Level Three 121- 242 Level Two 100- 120 Level One 0- 99 Start Level *** Students that consistently remain on Level 4 for one months will be given the option of exiting from the S.T.A.R.S. Program. *** The point system allows the student to move throughout the four levelsand achieve the incentive built in at that particular level.

29. Questions