Sussex Elementary School on Duck Creek

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Sussex Elementary Schoolon Duck Creek

• 515 S. Woodward Dr.
• Baltimore, MD 21221
• 410-887-0182
• Thomas Bowser, Principal

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School Information

• Southeast area
• Enrollment 361
• Grades PK - 5
• 40 Staff Members

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School Purpose

• Sussex Elementary School will be an environment
  which supports ALL students through direct
  instruction and acknowledgement of positive
  behaviors.

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Sussex Code of Conduct

• I am respectful.
• I am responsible.
• I am safe.
• I am prepared.

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Getting Started2005 - 2006
2004-2005 Pre-PBIS 2005-2006
Total Office Referrals 673 389

• Instituted
• PBIS Team
• Code of Conduct Matrix and Lessons
• Go for the Green Stoplight Chart
• Golden Egg Program
• Teacher Incentives
• Focus Room

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Second Year2006 - 2007
2005-2006 2006-2007
Total Office Referrals 389 372

• Changes made
• Differentiated between major and minor
  infractions
• Realigned cafeteria program
• Developed Special Area and Home Matrix
• Peer Mediation Program
• Red/Yellow Zone Behavior Monitoring

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Special Area Matrix
I am respectful. Use materials with care. During book exchange, speak in soft voices.
I am responsible. Carry books carefully. Turn pages carefully. Return borrowed books on time.
I am safe. Keep hands and feet to self. Sit in assigned seats. Walk at all times.
I am prepared. Come to class with all borrowed books. Complete the assigned work.
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Family Matrix
I am respectful. Listen to my parents. Be truthful to my parents. Play cooperatively. Speak nicely to others.
I am responsible. Put away my toys and equipment. Help with jobs at home. Follow my parents directions. Share Thursday folder with parents.
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Family Matrix
I am safe. Play safely with others. Stay in designated areas. Stay away from strangers. Wear bike helmet and equipment.
I am prepared. Finish homework and share with parent. Pack backpack at night for school the next day. Go to bed on time. Get up and ready for school when asked.
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Third Year2007 - 2008
2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008
Total Office Referrals 389 372 127 (as of February)

• Changes made
• Shift in Philosophy for the Focus Room
• Go for the Green Program Extension with Star
  Students
• Reorganization of PBIS Team
• Reorganization of PBIS Duties
• Instituting a Safety Patrol (Spring)

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Reorganization
School Improvement Team
PBIS Team
Family Involvement
Awards and Incentives
Instruction
Behavior
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Reorganization of PBIS Duties
Behavior Family Involvement Awards Incentives Instruction
Go for the Green Program Parent PBIS Survey Golden Egg Shopping Cart Code of Conduct Lesson Plans
Code of Conduct Matrix Home Matrix Weekly Golden Egg Awards Professional Development
Hallway Code of Conduct Good News Ambassador Quarterly Golden Egg Awards
Peer Mediation Parent Orientation Teacher Incentives
Safety Patrol
New Student Orientation
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Contact Information

• Leslie Ellis
• lellis_at_bcps.org
• Dr. Deb Fenstermaker
• dfenstermaker_at_bcps.org