Oakhaven Middle School School-wide Discipline Plan

3125 LadbrookMemphis, TN 38118

Pamela N. Yancy-Taylor, PrincipalLeslie Sandifer, Assistant Principal

Goals & Objectives

To decrease the number of office referrals by 10%

To decrease the number of home suspensions by 10%

To increase the attendance rate by 5%

Vision

The vision of Oakhaven Middle School is to develop our unique qualities to

become the middle school of choice for our community.

Mission

Our mission is to be a positive place for learning where children and adults grow

in knowledge, skills, and respect.

Standards of Excellence

To create a safe nurturing environment that encourages students to accept and find the best in themselves and others

To challenge students to reach their full academic potential

To help students find the inner confidence they need to take risks and set goals in their lives

Standards of Excellence

To instill in students a sense of responsibility and respect for themselves, their school, and their community

To have students leave Oakhaven Middle School prepared to be the teachers, leaders, and dreamers of tomorrow

Discipline Committee

Name of School:

Oakhaven Middle School

*Indicates members mandated by MEA contract

Principal* Pamela Yancy-Taylor

Assistant Principal Leslie Sandifer

Professional School Counselor* Sonja Thomas

School Psychologist

General Education Teacher(s) (TL) Tameka Ellzey

MEA Representative* Tracey Jones

Elected Teacher(s) (2)* Jennifer Preston

Special Education Teacher(s)* Bryan Laws

Related Arts Teacher(s)

Students

Educational Assistant(s)/ Non-Certified Staff Jamberlyne Voss

Community Member

Parent(s)*

Central Office or Board of Education Member Ann Sharp

Cafeteria Staff N/A

Bus Driver N/A

Other

Discipline Committee Meeting Schedule

20 Day Reporting

Period

Approximate Dates of

Reporting Periods

All data for period entered into system (A)

Discipline Committee

meeting dates (B)

Faculty meeting dates

to report interpretation of 20 day data

(C)

1 8/11/08 - 9/08/08 9/12/08 9/17/08 9/18/08

2 9/09/08 – 10/06/08

10/10/08 10/15/08 10/16/08

3 10/07/08 – 11/5/08

11/7/08 11/12/08 11/13/08

4 11/6/07 – 12/08/08

12/12/08 12/17/08 12/18/08

5 12/09/08 - 1/21/09

1/23/09 1/28/09 1/29/09

6 1/22/08 - 2/19/09 2/20/09 2/25/09 2/26/09

7 2/20/09 - 3/26/09 3/27/09 4/29/09 4/30/09

8 3/27/09 – 4/24/09 5/1/09 5/6/09 5/07/09

9 4/27/09 - 5/22/09 5/26/09 5/27/09 Mailed Out

Behavior Expectations

School rules are designed to create a safe environment that is conducive to learning with emphasis placed on

procedure.

We Do The Right Thing. We Respect Ourselves. We Respect Others. We Respect the Learning.

Behavioral Expectation Matrix

Expectations

Classroom Cafeteria Hallway Restroom Bus

WE RESPECT OURSELVES.

Report to ALL scheduled

classes EVERY DAY on time.

Use common sense, decency,

and manners while in the cafeteria for breakfast or

lunch.

Utilize the hallway as a path

to and from scheduled,

assigned, and permitted areas throughout the

building.

Enter restroom only for its

designated use.

Arrive to your assigned bus stop early.

WE RESPECT OTHERS.

Speak to others in a kind manner and call people

by their appropriate title

or name.

Line up in an orderly fashion from the end of

the line and advance forward

as the line moves ahead.

Walk to your right side in the

hallway.

Use restroom responsibly and

be mindful of other students who will use

restroom after your departure.

Exhibit decency and manners while on bus.

WE RESPECT THE

LEARNING.

Come to school every

day and report to class prepared and

on time.

Adhere to all cafeteria

policies and procedures.

Refrain from disturbing

classes while in the

hallway.

Refrain from unruly

behavior while in the restroom.

Comply with all

components of the MCS

Student Code of Conduct as it relates to

bus conduct.

How we Teach the Rules & Procedures

On-going (daily) in core and exploratory lessons

School-wide rules are posted throughout the building

Teams/individuals are recognized for outstanding performance

School Procedures: Entering School

Oakhaven Middle School hours of operation are 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Students can enter the building as early as 7:00 a.m. and report to the cafeteria for breakfast.

Students not entering the building for breakfast but on time will enter the building at the west entrance

Students arriving to school after 7:45 a.m. are tardy and must use the school’s main entrance.

School Procedures: Closing of School

School is dismissed at 2:15 p.m. with students leaving the building through the west doors.

Bus riders are escorted from the building at 2:05 p.m. Non-bus riders will exit the building at 2:15 p.m. Teachers escort last period classes out of the building

and remain on grounds duty until 2:30 p.m. Support teachers remain on grounds duty in assigned

areas until 2:30 p.m.

School Procedures:Passing Classes

Students will walk to the right side of the hallway.

Students will not talk during transition times.

School Procedures:Cafeteria Rules

Students will respect the authority of supervising monitors.

Students will talk using quiet voices except during designated quiet times.

Students will remain seated if not in the serving line.

Students will keep their area clean and dispose of all trash in the appropriate places.

Students will display appropriate behavior in the serving lines/areas.

School Procedures:Assemblies

Students will enter assembly area with the classroom teacher.

Students will not talk upon entering, during, or leaving the assembly.

Students will sit up straight and be attentive.

School-wide Incentives

“Fresh Fridays” End of 20-day Period Blue Ribbon

Celebrations Six Weeks Honors Day Celebrations and

Trips Attendance Initiatives

Teacher Incentives

Attendance Incentives every Six Weeks Teacher of the Six Weeks Caught Looking Good Box

RESOURCES FOR INCENTIVES

Incentives will be part of our partnerships from area businesses and adopters.

General Procedure for Dealing with Problem BehaviorsObserve problem

behavior

Step 1Verbal Warning

Step 2(Optional Conference,

Team-assigned detention, etc.)

Step 3 & 4(Include Peer Mediation Panel)

File necessarydocumentation

Send referral to

office

File necessary documentation

Determine consequence

Followthrough withconsequences

Problem solve (Blue Ribbon Coordinator)

Follow documented

procedure

Write referral &contact office for student escort

Follow upwith student

within aweek

Is behavior major?

Does student have 4?

NO YES

NO YES

Student reports to de-escalation center (verbal redirection) Ensure safety

Character Education

Character education is enforced duringmorning meetings and afternoon

announcements, Health and P.E. class meetings, and Friday club meeting times. During this time, students

meet with Club Sponsors and homeroom teachers to set and work toward

academic and behavior goals andmonitor individual progress made toward

reaching set goals

Sexual Harassment Education

Annual sexual harassment training takes place with staff on August 26, 2008.

Annual sexual harassment training takes place with students on September 2-3, 2008.

HARRASSMENT & BULLYING PREVENTION

The guidance department will conduct annual harassment training with the

staff in October 2008. The training will address defining bullying/intimidation

and recognizing early stages of such. It will also provide strategies for

addressing these issues.

MULTIHAZARD EMERGENCY SCHOOL PLAN

The school safety plan will be submitted in September 2008.

It will be reviewed by faculty members on August 2008.

Drills for fire, weather, and other emergency situations will occur as indicated within the plan.

Faculty and staff will be trained on September 2, 2008.

MONITORING PROCESS

Data will be disaggregated and improvements will reflect those results.

ACTION STEPS

Oakhaven Middle provides on-going professional development on effective instruction according to NMSA’s This We Believe, Marcia Tate’s Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites and Classroom Management that Works by Marzano.

Each professional development session is designed with emphasis on positive solutions to classroom management.

INTERVENTION PLAN

Male and Female Mentoring Groups S-Team Referrals Individual Counseling ISS reconnection group counseling

(anger management with Guidance) Peer Mediation Court Behavior Intervention Plans/Contracts

SECONDARY INTERVENTION EVALUATIONSECONDARY INTERVENTION EVALUATION

We will track number of referrals and solicit input through:

Teacher Surveys Parental Surveys Student Surveys Surveys from community persons Decreased referrals signal whether or

not interventions are working

CELEBRATION

Student and staff celebrations take place periodically

throughout the school year and focusupon improved achievement in

academics, behavior, and attendance.

CONCLUSION

As the year goes on, we will modify this plan accordingly ensuring input from all

stakeholders.