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KY Center for Instructional Discipline

 

 

Northern Middle School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The mission of the Kentucky Center for Instructional Discipline is to train and support schools in the implementation of positive, proactive, and instructional strategies so students become self-disciplined, responsible, and productive members of the Commonwealth.

 

 

Table of Contents

 

 

Procedures for Common Areas

 

Dismissal Procedures ……………………………………………p. 1a – 1c

 

Restroom Procedures …………………………………………..p. 2a – 2c

 

Bus Procedures ………………………………………………….p. 3a – 3c

 

Arrival Procedures ………………………………………………p. 4a – 4c

 

Cafeteria Procedures ……………………………………….......p. 5a – 5c

 

Hallway Procedures …………………………………………….p. 6a – 6c

 

Gym/Assembly Procedures…………………………………......p. 7a-7c

 

Library Procedures………………………………………………p. 8a-8c

 

ABC’s of Northern Poster………………………………………p. 9

 

Discipline Referral Form Example ………………………….....p.10

 

NMS Discipline Policy…………………………………………..p.11a-11f

      

Safety Drills Expectations……………………………………….p. 12

 

LAB Expectations………………………………………………..p. 13

 

Class Change Expectations……………………………………..p. 14

 

KYCID Members………………………………………………..p. 15

 

 

Procedures for Common Areas

Dismissal Procedures

 

 

Goal:  The Northern Middle School afternoon procedures will find everyone prepared to dismiss in an orderly fashion.

 

 

Organizational Features:

Afternoon announcements will be made at 3:08 p.m.  After announcements are complete, students may exit their classrooms at the appropriate bell. First bell will be for students who ride shuttle busses. Second bell will be for parent pick up. Eighth grade students will report to Ms. Fletcher’s room, seventh grade students will report to Mr. Bumgardner’s room, and sixth grade students will report to Ms. Butcher’s room until there name is radioed to the teachers.  Third bell will be for Pulaski students and all students who are staying for extracurricular activities. All sixth grade students will be dismissed a class at a time and will leave through the front office doors. Seventh and eighth grade students will also be dismissed a class at a time and will exit to the side doors.  Buses will not depart until all students are loaded.    After 3:30 p.m. students are to be sent into the office if no one has arrived to pick them up. 

 

Student Behavior Expectations:

 

· Keep noise level to a minimum

· Respect the space of others

· Follow bus expectations

· Follow safety procedures in the parking lot

· Go directly to your destination at an appropriate pace

· Learn dismissal procedures (grade level, according to bell dismissal)

· Listen to instructions given

· Follow rules and expectations Follow traffic flow

· Respect the space of others

· Be conscious of responsibility of getting to destination

· Students staying for after-school activities leave on third bell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 1a


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Dismissal Procedures

 

 

Teaching Responsibilities:

 

Staff Training: 

Teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, cafeteria staff, custodial staff, and other staff will be taught our school’s curriculum of responsible behavior.  Dismissal procedures will be evaluated and revised on at least a yearly basis and enforced by all staff members.

 

 

Student Instruction: 

During the first two weeks of each new school year, each classroom teacher will conduct a series of lessons on expected behavior for each non-classroom area.  In addition, reteaching will occur when

(a) data or class behavior indicate there is a need

(b) after fall break, Christmas break, spring break or any other  

    extended time away from school

(c) individually for students who are having trouble following the 

    expectations

 

Supervision Responsibilities:

 

  1. All teachers shall be at appropriate duty stations. 
  2. Teachers will dismiss one class at a time.
  3. Staff members will reinforce appropriate behavior and correct misbehaviors.

 

Encouragement Procedures:

 

  1. Provide specific, positive praise for following rules and examples.
  2. Provide non-contingent attention, especially to students who have the tendency to misbehave.
  3. During announcements, assemblies, or group times, the principal will occasionally congratulate the student body when they have been consistently following morning arrival rules and expectations.
  4. Teams will be rewarded for good behavior through the use of team time.

 

 

 

 

 

p. 1b


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Dismissal Procedures

 

 

 

Correcting Misbehavior:

 

When a student misbehaves, calmly and consistently implement the mildest consequence that might be appropriate.  Positive practice and verbal reminder should be consistently used for at least two weeks before use of other consequence unless misbehavior is severe and warrants immediate attention of the principal.

 

  1. Positive practice – Have students try it again
  2. Verbal reminder
  3. Gentle verbal reprimand
  4. Misbehavior in line – Have student go to the end of the line
  5. Misbehavior at table
    • Verbal reminder of expected behavior
    • Brief time out
    • Assigned seating for individuals
    • Assigned seating for the class
    • Isolated lunch away from the cafeteria LAB

 

 

  1. Use of office referral only for physically dangerous behavior, illegal behavior, or serious defiance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 1c


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Restroom Procedures

 

 

Goal:  Use of the restroom at Northern Middle School will be safe, orderly, and timely with people interacting with courtesy and respect.

 

 

Organizational Features:

 

Teacher will monitor students to ensure restroom needs are taken care of in a timely manner.

 

Student Behavior Expectations:

 

· Keep noise level to a minimum

· Respect the privacy of others

· Go, Flush, Wash, Leave

· Follow posted expectations

· Keep it clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 2a


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Bathroom Procedures

 

Teaching Responsibilities:

 

Staff Training: 

Teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, cafeteria staff, custodial staff, and other staff will be taught our school’s curriculum of responsible behavior.  Bathroom procedures will be evaluated and revised on at least a yearly basis and enforced by all staff members.

 

Student Instruction: 

During the first two weeks of each new school year, each classroom teacher will conduct a series of lessons on expected behavior for each non-classroom area.  In addition, reteaching will occur when

(a) data or class behavior indicate there is a need

(b) after fall break, Christmas break, spring break, snow days, or any other  

    extended time away from school

© individually for students who are having trouble following the 

    expectations

 

Supervision Responsibilities:

 

  1. Staff will supervise students during use of the bathroom.
  2. Teachers will monitor students to ensure they use the bathroom in a timely manner.
  3. Teachers will have a system in place to allow students to use the bathroom individually.
  4. Staff members will scan and reinforce appropriate behavior and correct misbehaviors.

 

Encouragement Procedures:

 

  1. Provide specific, positive praise for following rules and examples.
  2. Provide non-contingent attention, especially to students who have the tendency to misbehave.
  3. During assembly or group times, the principal will occasionally congratulate the student body when they have been consistently following rules and expectations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 2b


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Bathroom Procedures

 

 

Correcting Misbehavior:

 

When a student misbehaves, calmly and consistently implement the mildest consequence that might be appropriate.  Positive practice and verbal reminder should be consistently used for at least two weeks before use of other consequence unless misbehavior is severe and warrants immediate attention of the principal.

 

  1. Positive practice – Have students try it again
  2. Verbal reminder
  3. Praise a student who is correctly demonstrating the behavior.
  4. Gentle verbal reprimand
  5. Misbehavior in line – Have student go to the end of the line
  6. Misbehavior at table
    1. Verbal reminder of expected behavior
    2. Brief time out
    3. Assigned seating for individuals
    4. Assigned seating for the class
    5. Isolated lunch away from the cafeteria LAB

 

  1. Use of office referral only for physically dangerous behavior, illegal behavior, or serious defiance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 2c


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Bus Procedures

 

 

Goal:  Northern Middle School students will demonstrate safe, orderly, and appropriate behavior on the bus.

 

 

Organizational Features:

 

Buses will be loaded and unloaded in an orderly manner, with one student getting on or getting off the bus at a time.  Bus drivers and Northern Middle School staff members will ensure students behave in a safe and responsible manner.

 

 

Student Behavior Expectations:

 

· I sit in my seat the whole time on the bus.

· I refrain from eating, drinking, or chewing gum on the bus.

· I raise my hand if I need to speak to the bus monitor. 

· I keep my hands, feet, and objects to myself and inside the bus.

· I follow all rules whether my regular bus driver or a substitute is driving.

· I follow all bus rules whether I am on my regular bus or a different bus.

· I use appropriate language in speaking to other students and adults.

· I follow all adult directions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 3a


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Bus Procedures

 

Teaching Responsibilities:

 

Staff Training: 

Teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, cafeteria staff, custodial staff, and other staff will be taught our school’s curriculum of responsible behavior.  Bus procedures will be evaluated and revised on at least a yearly basis and enforced by all staff member designees.

 

Student Instruction: 

During the first two weeks of each new school year, each classroom teacher will conduct a series of lessons on expected behavior for each non-classroom area.  In addition, reteaching will occur when

(a) data or class behavior indicate there is a need

(b) after fall break, Christmas break, spring break, snow days, or any other  

    extended time away from school

(c) individually for students who are having trouble following the 

    expectations

 

 

Supervision Responsibilities:

 

1.       Teachers should regularly remind students that if they are given a special treat at school it should remain in their backpacks/folder until they get home. 

2.     Bus driver and staff members will scan and reinforce appropriate behavior and correct misbehaviors.

 

 

Encouragement Procedures:

 

1.       Provide specific, positive praise for following rules and examples.

2.     Provide non-contingent attention, especially to students who have the tendency to misbehave.

3.     During assembly or group times, the principal will occasionally congratulate the student body when they have been consistently following rules and expectations.

 

 

 

 

 

p. 3b


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Bus Procedures

 

 

Correcting Misbehavior:

 

When a student misbehaves, calmly and consistently implement the mildest consequence that might be appropriate.  Positive practice and verbal reminder should be consistently used for at least two weeks before use of other consequence unless misbehavior is severe and warrants immediate attention of the principal.

 

  1. Verbal reminder
  2. Praise a student who is correctly demonstrating the behavior.
  3. Gentle verbal reprimand
  4. Assigned seat on the school bus
  5. Use of office referral only for physically dangerous behavior, illegal behavior, or serious defiance
  6. The principal/assistant principal may suspend the student’s riding privileges for repeated infractions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 3c


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Arrival Procedures

 

 

Goal:  Morning arrival at Northern Middle School will be safe and orderly, with people interacting with courtesy and respect.

 

 

Organizational Features:

 

  1. Buses will unload in front of the school at 8:00 a.m.
  2. The person out front on duty will monitor students as they enter the building
  3. Hallways will be safe and orderly as students travel on the right side of the hallway to and from breakfast and bathroom before school begins and students will be in their homerooms ready to begin the school day by 8:30 a.m.
  4. The morning announcements and Channel 1 will begin at 8:20 a.m.

 

Student Behavior Expectations:

 

· Keep noise level to a minimum

· Respect the space of others

· Follow bus expectations

· Follow safety procedures in the parking lot

· Be on time to school

· Come directly into the building upon arrival

· If you arrive before 8:00 am, go directly to the cafeteria

· Eat breakfast and go to the restroom in the tan hall before going to homeroom

· Follow posted expectations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 4a


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Arrival Procedures

 

Teaching Responsibilities:

 

Staff Training: 

Teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, cafeteria staff, custodial staff, and other staff will be taught our school’s curriculum of responsible behavior.  Arrival procedures will be evaluated and revised on at least a yearly basis.

 

Student Instruction: 

During the first two weeks of each new school year, each classroom teacher will conduct a series of lessons on expected behavior for each non-classroom area.  In addition, reteaching will occur when

(a) data or class behavior indicate there is a need

(b) after fall break, Christmas break, spring break or any other  

    extended time away from school

(c) individually for students who are having trouble following the 

    expectations

 

Supervision Responsibilities:

 

1.       Staff on bus duty will report at 8:00 a.m.

2.     Staff on morning cafeteria duty will report at 8:00 a.m.

3.     Staff not on morning duty will monitor hallways and common areas from outside their classroom door.

4.     All staff members will circulate their area, scan, reinforce appropriate behavior, and correct misbehavior

 

Encouragement Procedures:

 

1.       Provide specific, positive praise for following rules and examples.

2.     Provide non-contingent attention, especially to students who have the tendency to misbehave.

3.     During announcements, assemblies, or group times, the principal will occasionally congratulate the student body when they have been consistently following rules and expectations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 4b


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Arrival Procedures

 

 

Correcting Misbehavior:

 

When a student misbehaves, calmly and consistently implement the mildest consequence that might be appropriate.  Positive practice and verbal reminder should be consistently used for at least two weeks before use of other consequence unless misbehavior is severe and warrants immediate attention of the principal.

 

  1. Positive practice – Have students try it again
  2. Verbal reminder
  3. Gentle verbal reprimand
  4. Misbehavior in line – Have student go to the end of the line
  5. Misbehavior at table
    1. Verbal reminder of expected behavior
    2. Brief time out
    3. Assigned seating for individuals
    4. Assigned seating for the class
    5. Isolated lunch away from the cafeteria LAB

 

  1. Use of office referral only for physically dangerous behavior, illegal behavior, or serious defiance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 4c


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Cafeteria Procedures

 

 

Goal:  The Northern Middle School cafeteria lines and lunch areas are safe and clean where people cooperate and respect others.

 

 

Organizational Features:

Students will be escorted to the cafeteria by the teacher. Teachers will stop along the way to make sure students are following hallway expectations.  Teachers will ensure they are prompt dropping off and picking up the students.  Monitors will assist students in achieving a smooth, orderly process for getting food, eating, asking for assistance, emptying trays, and lining up. 

 

Student Behavior Expectations:

 

· Wait patiently and quietly

· Respect the space of others

· Remember your manners

· Empty your tray when finished eating

· Remain seated as assigned

· Know your lunch number

· Follow posted expectations

· Clean your area

· Keep noise level to a minimum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 5a


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Cafeteria Procedures

 

 

Teaching Responsibilities:

 

Staff Training: 

Teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, cafeteria staff, custodial staff, and other staff will be taught our school’s curriculum of responsible behavior.  Cafeteria procedures will be evaluated and revised on at least a yearly basis.

 

Student Instruction: 

During the first two weeks of each new school year, each classroom teacher will conduct a series of lessons on expected behavior for each non-classroom area.  In addition, reteaching will occur when

(a) data or class behavior indicate there is a need

(b) after fall break, Christmas break, spring break or any other  

    extended time away from school

(c) individually for students who are having trouble following the 

    expectations

 

Supervision Responsibilities:

 

1.       Teachers will walk their students to the cafeteria door, stopping along the way, from which the students are served their food.

2.     Teachers will bring their students and pick them up from the cafeteria at the appointed time.  Clocks will be synchronized throughout the building.

3.     Staff members will reinforce appropriate behavior and correct misbehaviors.

 

Encouragement Procedures:

 

  1. Provide specific, positive praise for following rules and examples.
  2. Provide non-contingent attention, especially to students who have the tendency to misbehave.
  3. During announcements, assemblies, or group times, the principal will occasionally congratulate the student body when they have been consistently following rules and expectations.

 

 

 

 

p. 5b


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Cafeteria Procedures

 

 

Correcting Misbehavior:

 

When a student misbehaves, calmly and consistently implement the mildest consequence that might be appropriate.  Positive practice and verbal reminder should be consistently used for at least two weeks before use of other consequence unless misbehavior is severe and warrants immediate attention of the principal.

 

  1. Positive practice – Have students try it again
  2. Verbal reminder
  3. Gentle verbal reprimand
  4. Misbehavior in line – Have student go to the end of the line
  5. Misbehavior at table

 

 

  1. Use of office referral only for physically dangerous behavior, illegal behavior, or serious defiance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 5c


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Hallway Procedures

 

 

Goal:  The Northern Middle School hallways are safe and clean environments where people interact with courtesy and respect while moving in a timely manner from one place to another.

 

 

Organizational Features:

 

Students will walk down the hall in a single file line, staying on the right side.  Teachers will monitor and reinforce student behavior at all times.  Students will enter classrooms in the morning and exit classrooms in the afternoon in the correct order. 

 

Student Behavior Expectations:

 

· Walk on the right side

· Respect the space of others

· Walk single-file or by twos

· Go directly to your assigned location

· Signed Agenda book

· Follow posted expectations

· Keep noise level to a minimum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 6a


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Hallway Procedures

 

 

Teaching Responsibilities:

 

Staff Training: 

Teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, cafeteria staff, custodial staff, and other staff will be taught our school’s curriculum of responsible behavior.  Hallway procedures will be evaluated and revised on at least a yearly basis and enforced by all staff member.

 

Student Instruction: 

During the first two weeks of each new school year, each classroom teacher will conduct a series of lessons on expected behavior for each non-classroom area.  In addition, reteaching will occur when

(a) data or class behavior indicate there is a need

(b) after fall break, Christmas break, spring break, snow days, or any other  

    extended time away from school

(c) individually for students who are having trouble following the 

    expectations

 

Supervision Responsibilities:

 

1.       Classes should be supervised in the hallways by an adult at all times.

2.     Staff members will scan, reinforce appropriate behavior, and correct misbehavior.

 

Encouragement Procedures:

 

1.       Provide specific, positive praise for following rules and examples.

2.     Provide non-contingent attention, especially to students who have the tendency to misbehave.

3.     During assembly or group times, the principal will occasionally congratulate the student body when they have been consistently following rules and expectations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 6b


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Hallway Procedures

 

 

Correcting Misbehavior:

 

When a student misbehaves, calmly and consistently implement the mildest consequence that might be appropriate.  Positive practice and verbal reminder should be consistently used for at least two weeks before use of other consequence unless misbehavior is severe and warrants immediate attention of the principal.

 

  1. Positive practice – Have students try it again
  2. Verbal reminder
  3. Praise a student who is correctly demonstrating the behavior.
  4. Gentle verbal reprimand
  5. Misbehavior in line – Have student go to the end of the line
  6. Misbehavior at table
  1. Use of office referral only for physically dangerous behavior, illegal behavior, or serious defiance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 6c


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Gym/Assembly Procedures

 

 

Goal:  The Northern Middle School gym area and assemblies will be safe and orderly showing respect for all speakers.

 

 

Organizational Features:

 

Students will remain quiet and respectful while being in the gym.  Teachers will monitor and reinforce student behavior at all times.  Students will enter the gym at all times in the following appropriate behavior. 

 

Student Behavior Expectations:

 

· Raise hand for questions & respond to speaker

· Clap when appropriate

· Sit quietly

· Respect the space of others

· Students ask permission to leave gym

· Teachers will request equipment a day prior to need

· Return all equipment to the storage location after use

· Enter gym only when YOUR teacher or coach is with you

· Focus on the program

· Participate in the fun

· Show school spirit

· Stay with your class/team

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 7a

 

 

Procedures for Common Areas

Gym/ Assembly Procedures

 

Teaching Responsibilities:

 

Staff Training: 

Teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, cafeteria staff, custodial staff, and other staff will be taught our school’s curriculum of responsible behavior.  Gym/Assembly procedures will be evaluated and revised on at least a yearly basis.

 

Student Instruction: 

During the first two weeks of each new school year, each classroom teacher will conduct a series of lessons on expected behavior for each non-classroom area.  In addition, reteaching will occur when

(a) data or class behavior indicate there is a need

(b) after fall break, Christmas break, spring break or any other  

    extended time away from school

(c) individually for students who are having trouble following the 

    expectations

 

Supervision Responsibilities:

 

1.       Classes will be supervised at all times by teachers.

2.     Teachers will sit throughout the gym monitoring students at all times.

3.     Staff members will scan, reinforce appropriate behavior, and correct misbehavior.

 

Encouragement Procedures:

 

4.     Provide specific, positive praise for following rules and examples.

5.     Provide non-contingent attention, especially to students who have the tendency to misbehave.

6.     During announcements, assemblies, or group times, the principal will occasionally congratulate the student body when they have been consistently following rules and expectations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p.7b

 

 

Procedures for Common Areas

Gym/Assembly Procedures

 

 

Correcting Misbehavior:

 

When a student misbehaves, calmly and consistently implement the mildest consequence that might be appropriate.  Positive practice and verbal reminder should be consistently used for at least two weeks before use of other consequence unless misbehavior is severe and warrants immediate attention of the principal.

 

  1. Positive practice – Have students try it again
  2. Verbal reminder
  3. Praise a student who is correctly demonstrating the behavior.
  4. Gentle verbal reprimand
  5. Misbehavior in line – Have student go to the end of the line
  6. Misbehavior at table
  1. Use of office referral only for physically dangerous behavior, illegal behavior, or serious defiance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 7c


 

Procedures for Common Areas

Library Procedures

 

 

Goal:  The Northern Middle School library will be used in a safe, orderly, and appropriate manner.

 

Organizational Features:

 

Students will remain quiet and respectful while being in the library.  Teachers will monitor and reinforce student behavior at all times.  Students will enter and exit the library at all times following appropriate behavior. 

 

Student Behavior Expectations:

 

· Stay focused on  your assignment

· Respect the space of others

· Remain with class

· Care for library materials

· Log off when you leave the computer

· Know your library number

· Follow posted expectations

· Keep noise level
to a minimum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 8a

 

 

Procedures for Common Areas

Library Procedures

 

Teaching Responsibilities:

 

Staff Training: 

Teachers, student teachers, instructional assistants, cafeteria staff, custodial staff, and other staff will be taught our school’s curriculum of responsible behavior.  Library procedures will be evaluated and revised on at least a yearly basis.

 

Student Instruction: 

During the first two weeks of each new school year, each classroom teacher will conduct a series of lessons on expected behavior for each non-classroom area.  In addition, reteaching will occur when

(a) data or class behavior indicate there is a need

(b) after fall break, Christmas break, spring break or any other  

    extended time away from school

(c) individually for students who are having trouble following the 

    expectations

 

Supervision Responsibilities:

 

4.     Classes will be supervised at all times by teachers.

5.     Staff members will scan, reinforce appropriate behavior, and correct misbehavior.

 

Encouragement Procedures:

 

7.     Provide specific, positive praise for following rules and examples.

8.     Provide non-contingent attention, especially to students who have the tendency to misbehave.

9.     During announcements, assemblies, or group times, the principal will occasionally congratulate the student body when they have been consistently following rules and expectations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 8b

 

 

 

Procedures for Common Areas

Library Procedures

 

 

Correcting Misbehavior:

 

When a student misbehaves, calmly and consistently implement the mildest consequence that might be appropriate.  Positive practice and verbal reminder should be consistently used for at least two weeks before use of other consequence unless misbehavior is severe and warrants immediate attention of the principal.

 

  1. Positive practice – Have students try it again
  2. Verbal reminder
  3. Praise a student who is correctly demonstrating the behavior.
  4. Gentle verbal reprimand
  5. Misbehavior in line – Have student go to the end of the line
  6. Misbehavior at table
  1. Use of office referral only for physically dangerous behavior, illegal behavior, or serious defiance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

p. 8c

 

ABC’s Poster

 

 

p. 9

 

 

Referral Form

 

Student:

 

NORTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

STUDENT DISCIPLINE FORM

          Date of Incident:

Grade/Team:

 

 

Time of Offense:

 

Location:

          Referring Staff:

 

Guidelines for Success not followed:

____Be Responsible- (follow area rules, use appropriate language and gestures, keep a safe environment, duty to

         report, take care of yourself, each other, and this place)

____Be respectful- (Listen to others, be kind and caring, allow for personal space, bully free)

____Be a team player-(Appropriate behavior is the norm, keep a positive attitude, do your part, be an active learner)

____Be willing to learn-(Do your own work, complete assignments, be prepared with supplies and assignments)

 

The teacher has used the following interventions or consequences:

 Re-teaching (practicing) correct behavior          Time Out                              Increased positive intervention

 Parent contact (phone, note, etc)                        Changing Seat                      Classroom problem solving meeting

 Restructuring environment                                 Loss of privileges                 Self-monitoring plan

 Behavior improvement plan                               Sit with Teacher                   Student/Teacher conference

 Recording behavior on daily chart                     Intra-team Time out              Parent Conference

 Discipline log                                                     Restitution/Repair/Replace   Planned ignoring

 Referral to Counselor                                         Referral to YSC                   Other____________________________

Problem Behavior

Possible Motivation

Administrative Decision

 Fighting                         Possession of Knives        Poss/Use of

  Harassment/Discrim    Cheating                                 tobacco

  Illegal Acts                   Forgery                              Inappropriate

  Theft                             Disrupting Class                     behavior in

 Vandalism                      Noxious Sub Poss/Use           cafeteria

  Bomb Threat                 School Property/Des/Def    Profanity/

  False Fire Alarm           Inapp Electronic Access         Obscenity

  Arson                             Truant/AWOL                     Repeated

  Extortion                        Poss Paging Device               Violation

  Fire Arm Poss/Use         Conflict/Bullying                Other

Drug Poss/Use/ Transfer Insubordination/Defiance

 Drug Look Alike             Tardy to Class

 Alcohol                            Public Display of Affection

 Obtain peer       

    attention

 Obtain adult

    attention

 Obtain item/activity

 Avoid task/activity

 Avoid work

 Avoid peers

 Avoid adults

 Unclear/Unknown

 Other

 Time in office

 Loss of privileges

 Student Conference    

 Parent Contact

 ASD (After School

    detention)

 ISS (LAB)

  Suspension

     (Out of School)

 Saturday School

 Restitution/Repair/

    Replace

 Service Learning
       

       Others involved:          None           Peers             Staff              Substitute                 Other

Description of Incident:

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                          Signature:

Administrator Comments:

 

 

 

Administrative Referral to:            Counselor                YSC                  IMPACT               SRO

       Student Services         SAP            Peer Mediation         TEG/TAG             Other

  

_______________________________   ________________________________  _____________________________

Student                                                           Parent                                                       Principal                                     

 

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NMS Discipline Policy

 

8.  Discipline Policy

Policy # 8

Required Policy                                     

SISI Standard

1st Reading:  9-19-06

2nd Reading: 

 

 

Section I:  Student Responsibilities

 

Students have the right to a meaningful public education.  However, they must conduct themselves in a manner which will not disrupt the other students or the routine of classroom activities.  Each student will be responsible for his/her own conduct which includes but is not limited to; rights and property of others, abusive language, disruptions which interfere with the educational process, and self-control of voice and limbs.  Students who fail to adhere to this code of conduct will be subject to the discipline referral procedures.  We expect students to Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Willing to Learn, and Be a Team Player.

 

 

Section II:  Teacher Responsibilities

 

The most important element of encouraging good discipline is for all members of the staff to consistently work on enforcing the school expectations (Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Willing to Learn, and Be a Team Player). Students in the classroom or in your area of supervision (including all common areas) are your responsibility.  Supervision of students is required 100% of the time. Most misbehaviors will be handled by the classroom teacher.  Well-taught classes with relevant content and sufficient amounts of class activity to keep the students working will keep discipline problems to a minimum.  Teachers are not only responsible for the conduct of their assigned pupils, but they are also expected to assume their share of responsibility in seeing that all pupils adhere to the policies and expectations of the school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Level I- MILD (Classroom level): minor misbehaviors that can adequately be corrected at the time they occur.  They may or may not require minimal staff documentation, such as checklists, etc.  A staff member observing a Level I infraction corrects the student in the setting.

 

·          Tardy

·          Not prepared for class with materials                                  

·          Not completing assignment or homework

·          Cheating

·          Refusing to follow directions                                                   CORRECT IMMEDIATELY

·          Minor disrespect (rolling eyes, body language, faces, etc.)                                                                                                                      

·          Teasing

·          Running in the hallways                                                                      PROVIDE CONSEQUENCE,

·          Inability to accept feedback after correction                                                          IF   NEEDED             

·          General classroom disruption

·          Off task talking

·          Inappropriate behavior

·          Gum Chewing

·          Consistently out of seat

·          Dress code violation

·          Cell phone

·          Electronics

Procedures for Handling Level I Behaviors

Teacher/Staff will conference with the child and take appropriate action as outlined in the team discipline plan.  Disciplinary actions may include, but are not limited to:

 


 

Ψ        Assessment of the root causes of the behavior

Ψ        Schedule change; peer tutor                 

Ψ        Proximity control; eye contact

Ψ        Physical/seating arrangement of the classroom

Ψ        Gentle verbal reprimand; positive reinforcement

Ψ        Token economy

Ψ        Random or Regular agenda checks

Ψ        Parent contact

Ψ        Non-verbal or visual prompts and cues or  gestures

Ψ        Teaching and reteaching expectations

Ψ        Alternate dismissal; structured transitions

Ψ        Time-out within the classroom, within the team, or LAB

Ψ        Behavior improvement contract or Behavior Plan

Ψ        Loss of privileges; Loss of team time

Ψ        Daily progress reports sent home

Ψ        Teach replacement behaviors

Ψ        Social skills instruction; Role play

Ψ        De-escalation/relaxation strategies

Ψ        Restitution; Apology

Ψ        Model desired behavior; Provide positive practice

Ψ        Visual schedule, checklists, timers, organizational tools

Ψ        Student completes behavior improvement support

Ψ        Planned ignoring

Ψ        Intervention Behavior Wheel

Ψ        Peer Mediation; SAP

Ψ        Discipline log

Ψ        Teacher/Student conference

 


 

**Teachers may want to consult and document on pyramid of interventions any strategies used to teach and reinforce behavior expectations.

Level II-MODERATE (Team level): Misbehaviors that do not require immediate administrative involvement, but do require documentation.

 

·          Disrespect to staff (Talking back, mocking, etc.)

·          Repeated classroom Level I violations                                                     1.  CORRECT IMMEDIATELY                          

·          Chronic non-completion of assignments or homework        

·          Chronic teasing – Refer  to Counselor                                                    2.  DOCUMENT ON REFERRAL

·          Severe disruption (teacher unable to conduct class)                                            FORM TO TEAM LEADER                     

·          Profanity/Vulgarity                                                                                 AND FILE / (TL must  initial)

·          AWOL from class

·          Chronic tardies                                                                                    3.  PROVIDE TEAM/CLASS

·          Chronic hallway and bathroom behaviors                                                     CONSEQUENCES AND

·          Public display of affection (hugging, kissing, holding hands)                       CONTACT  PARENT

·          Repeated failure to follow directions                                                                      OR

·          Forgery                                                                                                        

·          Level II conflict-                                                                 1.  PASS TO ADMINISTRATOR                                                                                                              

Ψ        Confrontation: verbal argument, name-calling,                          2.   RECOMMEND CONSEQUENCE

posturing, hostile body language                                                     3.  CONTACT PARENT

(mocking, obscene gestures) – Refer to Counselors

Ψ        Altercation: Pushing, shoving, tripping, spitting,

out-of–control horseplay, chesting, bumping. 

 

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Teacher discretion is advised in determining team or administrator action for level 2 infractions.  The Team Leader must sign all level 2 referrals before processing.

 

 

Procedures For Handling Level II Behaviors

 

Each team should keep a file for all students with disciplinary issues containing the appropriate documentation. Documentation of the behavior and actions taken should be listed on the pupil disciplinary referral form and given to the Team Leader.  In the event that the teacher and/or Team Leader should take action, the referral should be kept in the student file with the action noted.

 

In some situations, the referral may require administrative action.   The teacher completes the referral form, reviews student behavior folder, and consults with the Team Leader on possible consequences. The referral will be initialed by the team leader and forwarded to the appropriate administrator or counselor.  It is the responsibility of the person writing the referral to see that the parent is contacted.   

 

Disciplinary referral forms should be written and turned in the same day of the offense.

 

The administrator will follow up with appropriate parent communication regarding consequences taken if necessary.

Disciplinary actions may include, but are not limited to:


 

 

Ψ        Any actions listed under level 1

Ψ        School Time-out; Time-Out within the team

Ψ        Team isolation; Team detention; LAB timeout

Ψ        Connection Plus – Staff Mentoring

Ψ        Team management plan; Team behavior contract

Ψ        Reteaching expectations during team time

Ψ        Adapted schedule, travel times

Ψ        Daily agenda checks                                       

Ψ        Individual Behavior Plan

Ψ        Special seating at lunch; Lunch LAB

Ψ        Student/parent/team conference

Ψ        Team conference with parent

Ψ        Guidance Office  Counselor Conference; YSC referral

Ψ        Peer mediation; Peer tutor; SAP


 

 

Administrative interventions vary according to infraction/situation and include, but are not limited to:

 

Ψ        Behavior packet in LAB (Learning Appropriate Behaviors)

Ψ        Home visit

Ψ        Referral to community agency

Ψ        Individualized behavior plan

Ψ        Lunch detention

Ψ        Parent contact

Ψ        Parent conference

Ψ        Referral to counselor/YSC

Ψ        After school detention

Ψ        Saturday School

Ψ        In-school suspension (LAB)

Ψ        Out-of-school suspension

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Level III-SEVERE (Administrator level):   These are serious misbehaviors that require immediate administrative involvement and written documentation.  They also include behaviors that are illegal or are so severe that the misbehaving student’s continued presence in a setting poses a threat to physical safety or adult authority and disrupts the educational process.  Most but not all Level III behaviors require immediate escort to the office; staff are to use professional judgment in following the guidelines below:

      A.   Keep in class/Send referral  and/or  notify immediately

·          Repeated violation of Level II behaviors                                                

·          Theft/Vandalism

·          Leaving school grounds without permission

 

  1. Teacher will escort student  to office or LAB immediately                 DOCUMENT ON                                  with a timely referral form completed                                REFERRAL FORM TO                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ADMINISTRATOR 

                                                                                                             

·          Disrupting the Educational Process in compliance with board policy 9.426

o         Willful disobedience or defiance of authority of school staff;

o         Conduct which threatens the health, safety, or welfare of others;

o         Conduct which may potentially damage property;

o         Illegal activity;

o         Conduct which interferes with or hinders the orderly administration of the school and school-related activities

·          Intimidation/Threatening/Taunting/Bullying                                                         

·          Possess, use, provide, transport/transmit, conspire to transmit, or be under the influence of drugs, unauthorized medications (Over the counter or prescription), alcohol, tobacco, or other controlled substances

·          Assault    

·          Abusive language/vulgarity                    

·          Arson

·          Weapons/Dangerous instruments/Knives

·          Level III fighting- use of serious physical force to strike a student or staff member

 

Administrative interventions vary according to infraction/situation and include, but are not limited to:

 


 

Ψ        Review of interventions and prior incidents

Ψ        Behavior packet in LAB

Ψ        Individualized behavior plan

Ψ        Lunch LAB; special seating

Ψ        Restitution

Ψ        Parent contact

Ψ        Parent conference

Ψ        Referral to counselor/YSC

Ψ        Referral for individual evaluation

Ψ        Referral to alternative settings

Ψ        Involve district or co-op consultant; student services

Ψ        Involve School Resource Officer (SRO)

Ψ        Connection Plus – Administrator monitoring and intensive mentoring

Ψ        School time-out (office, LAB, Guidance, YSC)

Ψ        After - School detention

Ψ        In-school suspension (LAB)

Ψ        Office Detention; isolation

Ψ        Out-of-school suspension

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ψ        Referral to alternative placement                                                                                                    

Ψ        Contact SRO or law enforcement  

Ψ        ICE – Isolated Curriculum Environment (long-term ISS in lieu of out of school suspension)                                                                                                                 

 

 

 

Under KRS 158.150, students may be suspended or expelled from school.  In situations involving the breaking of civil laws, the school officials will be contacted.

 

Section III. PROCEDURES FOR REMOVING VIOLENT OR THREATENING STUDENTS FROM THE CLASSROOM:

 

The teacher or Team Leader will notify the office via classroom telephone or radio to send school personnel/security to remove the student.  The behavior should be considered violent or threatening in order for a student to be removed by security.

 

Section IV.  REWARDS:

It is our belief that students should be rewarded for good behavior, not only punished for inappropriate behavior.  Therefore, each team will provide privileges and rewards to students on a regular basis.  Other school-wide rewards include, but are not limited to:

 

Finley’s Participation - Each grading term, we will hold a school-wide reward event for highly recognized students who:

1.       Maintain a “C” or higher in all classes

2.       Have no bus or school referrals during the grading term, and

3.       Have no unexcused absences during the grading term.

 

Dances, Socials, and Other After School Events -

Tickets to these events will be sold in advance to eligible students.    No tickets will be sold at the door and no student will be allowed to attend who is ineligible.  To purchase an advance ticket, students must have no unexcused absences, no disciplinary referrals for two weeks, and no failing grades.

 

 

Section V.  Harassment and Bullying:

 

Both bullying and harassment are defined as behavior that is sufficiently severe, pervasive, or objectively so offensive that is denies or limits a students’ ability to participate in or receive the benefits, services or opportunities of the school’s program or creates a hostile/abusive educational environment.

 

Harassment deals with race, disability, age, origin, sex, and religion.  Harassment is a civil rights issue. Procedures for harassment are covered in  Board policy  (09.42811 AP.1).

 

Bullying  deals with areas outside of the above.  Bullying involves an imbalance of power. Bullying is when a child is the target, over time, of repeated negative actions.  Although not a civil rights issue, it is as serious as harassment.  Listed below are the procedures that must be followed.

 

Normal conflict between students involves equal power, is not pervasive, is not severe, may be coincidental or happens occasionally.  Kids of approximately the same age, strength or developmental level quarrel.  In this situation the students involved feel remorseful and make an effort to solve the problem.  Students dealing with normal conflict are good candidates for peer mediation or intervention from teachers or counselors.

 

The following process should be followed in reported bullying situations.

1.       Document everything the reporter tells.

2.       Interview everyone reporter names.

3.       Interview anyone else you think may be involved.

4.       Look at existing records.

5.       Notify teachers.

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6.       Send a letter to the reporter that day acknowledging the report and the investigation, informing that necessary action is being taken.

7.       Develop an action plan that helps the victim and addresses the perpetrator.

8.       Send a notice to parties of the outcome.

9.       Implement and document.

10.    Report filed in discipline folder.

 

 

 

 

Section VI.  Bus Riding Disciplinary Actions:

 

Bus disciplinary actions will be handled in compliance with the Pulaski County Code of Acceptable Behavior.  Riding a bus is a privilege.  Students who choose not to comply with the bus rules will be subject to losing bus riding privileges.  Administrators are authorized to remove bus riding privileges up to 10 days per occurance.

If a student is suspended from one school bus, he/she is suspended from all other buses as well.  A school bus suspension is not an excused absence from school.  Students will be expected to be at school each day of their bus suspension.

 

 

Section VII.  Students with Disabilities:

                  

In cases which involve students with disabilities, the procedures mandated by federal and state law shall be followed. 

                        References:  20 USC § 1400, et seq.

                                            KRS 158.150

 

 

 

                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NMS Expectations for Safety Drills

 

FIRE /TORNADO/ LOCK DOWN/ EARTHQUAKE Safety Drills

 

Teacher

1.     Follow specific drill procedure using appropriate evacuation paths and report directly to your designated safe area

2.   Close your door as you leave the classroom

3.   Take your class roster to the designated safe area

4.   Take attendance immediately and report any missing students to the nearest radio (all team leaders and administrators have radios as well as other designated staff)

5.   Remain with the students in the safe area ensuring that they are quiet and maintaining safe position until released to return to class

 

 

 

Student

1.     Follow all drill procedures and teacher directions when exiting the building or reporting to designated safe area

2.   Consider all drills to be “real” and treat them seriously

3.   Report to the designated safe area in a swift and organized manor, following teacher requests, and without talking. 

4.   When your name is called, respond loudly that you are present and help the teacher account for any missing students

5.   Remain with your class in the safe area and/or in the designated safe position until your teacher releases you to enter the building or return to class

 

 

 

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Expectations for LAB

LAB stands for Learning Appropriate Behavior.  This is our in-school suspension program.  Students may be assigned LAB by their classroom teachers, administrators, or other staff at NMS.  Students assigned to LAB are expected to know and follow these guidelines.

 

  1. When students get off the bus they will report directly to the LAB classroom in room 116.  They will remain in LAB the entire day and will dismiss from the LAB room at their designated bell.

 

  1. Students must have appropriate study materials on hand when they arrive in the LAB. Students are not allowed to go to their locker at anytime during the day.  They are not allowed to go to their locker to get anything either in the morning, during the day, or in the afternoon.  Students will be expected to complete all assignments given by classroom teachers that day. If students are not working on an assignment, the LAB supervisor will assign work. No E-mail or Internet services will be provided.

 

  1. Students will be provided Breakfast and Lunch in the LAB room.

 

  1. Students will have two supervised restroom breaks during the day.

 

  1. While in LAB, students will remain in their seat at all times, sitting up straight, keeping feet and chair on the floor and facing forward with your hands to yourself.

 

  1. Raise your hand to ask a question, get help with an assignment, or when an assignment has been completed.  Talking, making noises, and/or communication with other students is Not Tolerated.

 

  1. The following are not allowed:

                            ~food or drink

                            ~leaving class for any reason

                            ~personal grooming, sleeping

                            ~moving or defacing the study carrel

 

     6.   Students will be dismissed after the LAB supervisor has inspected          

your area for cleanliness, all trash and debris have been picked up,   and your chair has been pushed in.

 

I understand these rules and agree to follow them understanding that failure to do so will result in additional disciplinary actions.

 

 

___________________________ (Student Signature)    ____________Date

 

 

 

___________________________ (Parent Signature)     _____________Date

 

 

 

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Expectations for Class Change

 

These are the parameters for class change as established by the KYCID team.  Each team will develop a plan for class change within these parameters and submit to Ms. Hargis.

 

Class Change on Team –

Class must end on time

Teachers should be at their door

Dismiss one class at a time (order to be determined by team)

Students line beside the locker, single file

 

Class Change to Exploratory –

Dismiss one class at a time

Scaffolding down the hallway

Single file line

Teacher stops at assigned duty station and remains until all students are in class

Exploratory teachers will be at their door to receive students

 

 

Pick Up From Exploratory –

Team teachers will pick up students from exploratory classroom doors

Report to you designated door (determined by team) on time

Students will only be released from exploratory classes if a teacher is waiting to receive them

Students walk back to team classes in single file line

 

To Lunch and Lunch Dismissal-

Walk your class to lunch at the scheduled time following our hallway expectations

Periodically stop at stop stations on your way to the cafeteria

Remain with your class and supervise them as they go through the lunch line

Dismiss on time as scheduled

Dismiss one class at a time by lining students up at the cafeteria exit

Walk students back to designated areas in single file line following hallway expectations

 

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KYCID Members

 

 

Angela Murphy, Principal

Shelly Hargis, Assistant Principal

Debbie Wiles, Guidance Counselor

Phil Scott, Guidance Counselor

Dusty Phelps, School Psychologist

Kathy Sampson, Youth Services Center

Jennifer Brock, 8th grade teacher

Robert Bullock, 8th grade teacher

Jennifer Butcher, 7th grade teacher

Thelma Phelps, 7th grade teacher

Jamie White, 7th grade teacher

Jaclyn Richardson, 6th grade teacher

Donna Collins, 6th grade teacher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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