shamrock pride!. berrien springs middle school overview students from 29 countries 60% free and...
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Shamrock Pride!Shamrock Pride!
Berrien Springs Middle Berrien Springs Middle School OverviewSchool Overview Students from 29 countries 60% free and reduced lunch 56% White, 26% Black,
13% Hispanic, 4% Asian Grades 6-8 County Special Education
programs 395 Students, 25 Teachers
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Admitting the ProblemAdmitting the Problem
Community perception Low staff/student morale High incidence of bad behavior Departmentalized approach Poor MEAP performance It’s not the students
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Wanting to ChangeWanting to ChangeWanting to ChangeWanting to Change
Staff buy in Administrative support Staff driven and led
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Creating a TeamCreating a Team
Must be experts Pick leaders Willing to put in extra time Willing to help other staff Reading specialist Not disciplinarians Open minded
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How we did itHow we did it
Two days in Lansing Getting staff input along the way 1st staff day was professional
development Lesson plans provided to staff 1st student day all MiBLSi Signage Staff unity Ongoing 1st week of school Parent buy in
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InterventionsInterventions
All students (handbook, regular curriculum, U-Rock program)
Level 1 students (handbook, extra support classes, team planning, reading interventions)
Level 2 students (handbook, BEP’s, reading specialist, special education)
Flexible scheduling
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RewardsRewards
Five positives U-Rock program Student of the week U-Rock hall of fame Activity days
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Data Driven DecisionsData Driven Decisions
Weekly memos Staff meetings Professional development days Grade level meetings Scheduling meetings MEAP, MAP, AimsWeb, SWIS
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ResultsResults
AimsWebBehaviorMEAPSpecial Education
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LansingLansing
Matrix R.O.C.K.S. U-Rocks U-Rock hall of fame Activity days
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Student:_____________________________________________________
Teacher:_______________________________ Date: ________________
Circle One: Respect Ownership Compassion Knowledge Success
Parent Signature: _____________________________________________
Name:
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Date: ________________
R. O. C. K. S.
Teacher:
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U-Rock TicketU-Rock Ticket
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espectespect for myself and others for myself and others
wnershipwnership for my actions for my actions
ompassionompassion for all for all
nowledgenowledge for growth for growth
uccessuccess for life! for life!
espectespect for myself and others for myself and others
wnershipwnership for my actions for my actions
ompassionompassion for all for all
nowledgenowledge for growth for growth
uccessuccess for life! for life! Back
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Berrien Springs Middle School Behavior Expectations“The Shamrock Way”
LocationExpectations
Arrival Departure Recreation Time Bus Community and Guests
Respect
Value the diversity of our cultures Enter in correct doorStay in designated areaVoice level 2
Value the diversity of our cultures Exit quickly and use the correct doorStay in bus line or area Voice level 2
Value the diversity of our cultures Safe physical contactTake turns with equipment Voice level 3
Value the diversity of our cultures Obey Bus RulesWalk from bus to school quietly
Value the diversity of our cultures Sit with advisoryFace forwardUse audience manners Voice Level 0
Ownership
Keep school property free from litter and vandalism Store all personal items in locker during school hoursDress appropriately
Keep school property free from litter and vandalismMake sure you have all belongings/homeworkWait until you’re out of the building for hats/cell phones/i pods
Keep school property free from litter and vandalismReturn equipment Stay in designated areas
Keep school property free from litter and vandalism Remember to take all personal items with youPut trash in container or take with you
Keep school property free from litter and vandalismStay with your groupRepresent Berrien Springs Follow directions the first time
Compassion
Use positive words when speaking to students and staffIgnore the inappropriate words and actions of othersSay hello and smile Open doors for others in needBe friendly and courteous Help those who need it
Use positive words when speaking to students and staffIgnore the inappropriate words and actions of othersBe helpful Be courteousTake turns going through the doors
Use positive words when speaking to students and staffIgnore the inappropriate words and actions of othersInclude everyone
Use positive words when speaking to students and staffIgnore the inappropriate words and actions of othersWait your turn to enter and sitShare space Say hello and good-bye to your bus driverBe friendly
Use positive words when speaking to students and staffIgnore the inappropriate words and actions of othersBe courteousBe helpfulOffer assistance Participate Pay attention
Knowledge
Know what’s expected when you enter school Eat a good breakfastCome to school prepared—homework, books, materials
Know what’s expected when you leave schoolLeave school prepared—homework, books, materialsGet enough sleep (8-10 hours)
Know what’s expected during recreation time
Know what’s expected on the busHave belongings ready to enter and exit busRemain seated on busBe on time
Know what’s expected during community event s and when guests come into the buildingBe an active listener and participant
Success U-Rock! U-Rock! U-Rock! U-Rock! U-Rock!
Berrien Springs Middle SchoolThe Shamrock Way
Your commitment to being a student at Berrien Springs Middle School begins with a fundamental understanding and an acceptance of the core values of our school. It is expected that all students will demonstrate the SHAMROCK WAY.
AS A BERRIEN SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT, I WILL BE AN ACTIVE LEARNER:•I will attend school. Appropriate attendance includes being on time, coming prepared and being attentive.•I will study. Studying is an intentional, deliberate act requiring hard work.•I will demonstrate respect for my teachers and classmates and remain courteous.•I will only represent myself with work I have honestly completed and will give credit to those whose ideas I have used to help my understanding.
AS A BERRIEN SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT, I WILL TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY ACTIONS:•I recognize that every action I take is a personal choice and I am solely responsible for my own decisions.•I will not place blame on others for my actions.•I will accept responsibility for any mistakes; learn from those mistakes and work not to make the same mistakes in the future.
AS A BERRIEN SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT, I WILL DEMONSTRATE RESPECT FOR EVERYONE EQUALLY:•I believe that the way others treat me is a direct response to the way I treat them. I will speak in a respectful manner at all times so that others may speak to me respectfully.•I believe that everyone has the right to be accepted for who they are and should be accepted without prejudice. •I will only speak kind words to those around me and avoid using words that tease or belittle.
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The Shamrock WayReward Program
The Shamrock Way reward program is based on the U-Rock raffle system. Students who are seen demonstrating the core R.O.C.K.S. values will be given a U-Rock raffle ticket. The teacher should circle the R.O.C.K.S. value demonstrated and hand it to the student. The student will complete the rest of the ticket and turn it in to the office to be entered in the prize drawing. The remaining portion of the ticket should be taken home signed and returned to the office for record keeping. Every Monday a drawing will be held to award ten prizes from those students entered. The drawing will take place at
Monday Morning Meeting. Students who receive three or more U-Rocks will be able to attend a U-Rock night at
the end of each 9wk marking period. Students who earn a U-Rock for each R.O.C.K.S. value will be put up on the U-Rock Hall of Fame in the cafeteria.
Student of the week selection should be based on students who continually demonstrate the Shamrock way and core R.O.C.K.S. values. Students of the week will be
recognized in Monday Morning Meetings and will be photographed at the meeting for display in the hallway.
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Behavior ResultsBehavior Results
Less than four incidents a day No serious events 75% reduction in ISS use 90% reduction in OSS days Polite, respectful, caring students Happy parents and community SWIS
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Triangle Data Report
# All % All # Major % Major # Minor % Minor
Students with 0 Referrals 208 52.93 % 299 76.08 % 240 61.07 %
Students with 1 Referrals 78 19.85 % 71 18.07 % 66 16.79 %
Students with 0 or 1 Referrals 286 72.77 % 370 94.15 % 306 77.86 %
Students with 2-5 Referrals 81 20.61 % 22 5.60 % 69 17.56 %
Students with 6+ Referrals 26 6.62 % 1 0.25 % 18 4.58 %
Students with 9+ Referrals 11 2.80 % 1 0.25 % 9 2.29 %