Hinsdale South at a Glance
Total Enrollment: 1800 Demographics:
60% Caucasian 15% African American 10% Hispanic 10% Asian 5% Other 27% Low Income
Our Journey
Hornet Habits pre-2008
Exploratory Committee2008-2009
Planning for Tier 1 2009-
2010
Implementation of Tier 1
Tier 1 Revision
Next Steps
Hornet Habits 1.0
Description of the Program History Attributes▪ Student led▪ Predetermined lesson plans
Implementation▪ Upper classmen taught the Hornet Habit
lesson to the freshmen▪ Six lessons based on the character counts
pillars Logistics▪ Student leaders applied and trained
Hornet Habits 1.0
Downsides Only for Freshman No follow up Strength of student leaders = strength
of lesson Lack of data collection Impact of program was uncertain
RTI Behavior Subcommittee 2008-2009
Multi-disciplinary group explored the behavioral side of the RTI triangle
Reviewed multiple models: Character Counts (Hinsdale Central) Safe & Civil Schools Vanderbilt Positive Behavior Supports▪ Dr. Kathleen Lane presented full day training
IL Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports▪ Visited Willowbrook HS▪ Discussed level of support/training
RTI Behavior Subcommittee 2008-2009
Surveyed staff perception of important concerns (in-house survey): Top 3:
1. Attendance2. Insubordination3. Homework Completion
Decided to create/implement tardy policy
RTI Behavior Subcommittee 2009-2010
Commit to PBIS External/Internal Coach Training Universal Team Training for High Schools Began preparation for Kickoff 2010
Universal Expectations:▪ Accountable, Respectful & Engaged▪ We A.R.E. Hornet Nation!
Expectation Matrix Behavior Lesson Plans Office vs. Teacher Managed Behavior T-Chart &
Flow Chart Data Systems: E-School
Kickoff – August 2010
9th graders went through their schedules in the a.m.
3 STUDENT-LED lessons that were created to promote the new A.R.E. principles. Accountability: Video Respect: Discussion Engaged: Decorate a puzzle piece
Assembly in gym at 2:10 pm with culminating activity at 3:00. Motivational Speaker HORNET PRIDE puzzle
Kickoff August 2011
9th graders went through their schedules in the a.m.
All grades met in the gym for a 20 minute pep assembly.
All grades proceeded to 1st lesson (same grade classrooms)
2 TEACHER-LED lessons that emphasized A.R.E. principles Video on ARE Letter Writing Activity: Goals for the year
Assembly in gym at 2:10.
Booster
April 2011: Attendance Data suggested April/May to be worst
attendance months Challenge to building to improve from
previous years HILARIOUS video to demonstrate the
consequences of missing a single day.
Acknowledgement System Hornet Stamps
High Frequency Reinforcement
Stamped into Assignment Notebooks
Stamps redeemed for raffle tickets
Prizes include gift cards, DJ for the week, Rock Star Parking, Hornet Wear
Acknowledgement System
Initially 4 stamps = 1 Raffle Ticket Now, 1 stamp = 1 raffle ticket Students now turn-in stamps at 6
locations throughout the building Guidance Admin. Assist. goes through
study halls Increasing student participation is
main focus.
Acknowledgement System Intermittent/Random interval
activities include:▪ attendance▪ homework completion▪ coming to class prepared.
School-wide celebrations tied to attendance, reduction of ODR’s. Ice cream in the courtyard during lunch Hot Chocolate in the morning Semester assembly
Acknowledgement System
Still working out the kinks Data suggests upperclassmen have
lower participation. Integrating stamping into the daily
activities is a challenge. Buy-in is low among upper level
teachers Marketing raffle is an area of
improvement
Attendance
August September October Totals0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
27
121 116
264
51
10789
247
32
137 125
294
9
94 109
212
Attendance ODRs for 1st quarter 2009-2012
2009201020112012
28% fewer Attendance ODRs from 1st quarter 2010-2011
Focus Area-2011-2012
August September October Total0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
1
11 13
25
5
2125
51
2
2724
53
2
25
33
60
Insubordination & Disrespect ODR 1st Quarter
2009201020112012