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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 Mi