RUTLEDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rutledge, TN Grainger County Tim Collins, Principal J'Harold Morgan, Assi

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RUTLEDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRutledge,
TNGrainger CountyTim Collins,
PrincipalJ.Harold Morgan, Assistant Principal

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PIONEER PROGRAM

• A PIONEER by definition is a person
• who goes before and prepares the way
• for others. The motto for our PIONEER
• Program is Be a Pioneer and lead by example!

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Features of our Pioneer Program

• Identify Define School-Wide Expectations

• Teach Appropriate Behaviors For School Wide
  Expectations

• Develop a School-wide System for Encouraging/
  Reinforcing Expectation Following

• Develop an array of procedures for addressing
  violations to school-wide behavioral expectations

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Step OneIdentify Define School-Wide
Expectations
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Expectations

• The Three Rs in Grainger County Schools
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Ready
• These are our county wide expectations for all
  students.

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Behavior Definitions

• Tardy
• Student is late to class
• Example
• Student enters classroom after the bell without
  excuse or admit slip.
• Non-Example
• Laying out of class over two minutes late to
  class
• (This is an example of skipping class or
  truancy.)

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RUTLEDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPIONEER PROGRAM

• BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
• All students will be expected to follow the
  school wide expectations listed below while on
  school premises. 
• BE READY
• 1. Be on time
• 2. Have all necessary supplies (paper, pencil,
  etc.)
• BE RESPONSIBLE
• 3. Our work will come first stay
  on task and complete assignments on
• time
• 4. Follow the teachers first request
  follow directions first time given
• BE RESPECTFUL
• 5. We will respect the rights and
  property of others keep hands, feet, and
• other objects to self and dont
  use inappropriate language
• 6. We will talk at appropriate times  

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Step TwoTeach Appropriate Behaviors For
School-Wide Expectations
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Teaching the Behavior Expectations
Lesson Plan to Teach Behavioral Expectations and
Character Education Location Arrival Grade
Level K-8 9-12 (circle one) 1.
Expectation/Character EdBe Ready2.
Definition/Rule (See Matrix)Wait in cafeteria for
the bell to ring before going to classPut your
belongings away so that you can leave as soon as
the bell rings3. ExamplesSit in designated area
until bell rings, then walk to class or line up
to eatPut belongings away when you enter the
classroom.Prepare materials to get ready for
class3. Non-examplesGoing to class before bell
ringsGoing somewhere besides class after the bell
rings (without permission)Sitting at
non-designated tableHaving materials scattered
and unaccessible for classThrowing backpack and
coat on the floor4. Activities to Enhance Skill
DevelopmentIntroduce the expectation, the rules
and review the examples and non-examples with
students. Have specific students demonstrate the
examples (e.g. students who pose challenges) and
have specific students demonstrate the
non-examples (e.g. students who typically follow
rules)5. Activities to Check for
UnderstandingHave students list on a piece of
paper, three things which ARE ready for
arrival.Have students list of a piece of paper,
three things which are NOT ready for arrival.6.
Activities to Extend Skill DevelopmentHave
students role play examples and non-examples with
each other. Develop T chart for the
expectation.7. Acknowledgements to Maintain
Positive BehaviorsUse specific verbal praise to
let students know exactly which expectation they
followed.Provide pirate treasures. Re teach and
reinforce the rules. Lesson Plan to Teach
Behavioral Expectations and Character
Education Location Arrival Grade Level
K-8 9-12 (circle one) 1. Expectation/Character
EdBe Ready2. Definition/Rule (See Matrix)Go
directly to high school hall, classroom or
cafeteriaIn cafeteria, sit in designated area3.
ExamplesStudents go to assigned areas3.
Non-examplesHigh school students sitting with
elementary studentsStudents hanging out in the
parking lot4. Activities to Enhance Skill
DevelopmentIntroduce the expectation, the rules
and review the examples and non-examples with
students. Have specific students demonstrate the
examples (e.g. students who pose challenges) and
have specific students demonstrate the
non-examples (e.g. students who typically follow
rules)5. Activities to Check for
UnderstandingHave students list on a piece of
paper, three things which ARE ready for
arrival.Have students list of a piece of paper,
three things which are NOT ready for arrival.6.
Activities to Extend Skill DevelopmentHave
students role play examples and non-examples with
each other. Develop T chart for the
expectation.7. Acknowledgements to Maintain
Positive BehaviorsUse specific verbal praise to
let students know exactly which expectation they
followed.Provide pirate treasures. Re teach and
reinforce the rules. Lesson Plan to Teach
Behavioral Expectations and Character
Education Location Hallway Grade Level
K-8 9-12 (circle one) 1. Expectation/Character
EdBe Ready2. Definition/Rule (See Matrix)Walk
slowly and quietlyStay to the right when walking
in the hallway3. ExamplesWalking
slowlyRemaining quietWalk on the right side of
the hallway3. Non-examplesRunningTalking loudly,
yellingWalking in the middle of the hallway or to
the left so that other must walk around you4.
Activities to Enhance Skill DevelopmentIntroduce
the expectation, the rules and review the
examples and non-examples with students. Have
specific students demonstrate the examples (e.g.
students who pose challenges) and have specific
students demonstrate the non-examples (e.g.
students who typically follow rules)5.
Activities to Check for UnderstandingHave
students list on a piece of paper, three things
which ARE ready for the hallway.Have students
list of a piece of paper, three things which are
NOT ready for the hallway.6. Activities to
Extend Skill DevelopmentHave students role play
examples and non-examples with each other.
Develop T chart for the expectation.7.
Acknowledgements to Maintain Positive
BehaviorsUse specific verbal praise to let
students know exactly which expectation they
followed.Provide pirate treasures. Re teach and
reinforce the rules. Lesson Plan to Teach
Behavioral Expectations and Character
Education Location Hallway Grade Level
K-8 9-12 (circle one) 1. Expectation/Character
EdBe Ready2. Definition/Rule (See Matrix)Use
locker time to prepare and be ready to enter the
classroom3. ExamplesUse locker time to gather
materials and get ready for the next class or
putPut things away from previous class3.
Non-examplesSpending lots of time before, after
and between classes talking if you need materials
for the next classBeing late for class 4.
Activities to Enhance Skill DevelopmentIntroduce
the expectation, the rules and review the
examples and non-examples with students. Have
specific students demonstrate the examples (e.g.
students who pose challenges) and have specific
students demonstrate the non-examples (e.g.
students who typically follow rules)5.
Activities to Check for UnderstandingHave
students list on a piece of paper, three things
which ARE ready for the hallway.Have students
list of a piece of paper, three things which are
NOT ready for the hallway.6. Activities to
Extend Skill DevelopmentHave students role play
examples and non-examples with each other.
Develop T chart for the expectation.7.
Acknowledgements to Maintain Positive
BehaviorsUse specific verbal praise to let
students know exactly which expectation they
followed.Provide pirate treasures. Re teach and
reinforce the rules.Lesson Plan to Teach
Behavioral Expectations and Character
Education Location Cafeteria Grade Level
K-8 9-12 (circle one)
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Step ThreeDevelop a School-wide System for
Encouraging/ Reinforcing Expectation Following
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REWARD ACTIVITIES

• The following criteria will be used to determine
  eligibility for participation in our
• reward activities
• 3 checks will result in the loss of attending the
  three week reward activity
• (This activity is a 30 min. activity
  determined by the grade level.)
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• 6 checks will result in the loss of attending the
  six week reward activity
• (This is a school wide reward activity.)
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• 10 checks will result in the loss of attending
  the nine week reward activity.
• (This is a school wide reward activity.
  Note The activity for the end of the second nine
  weeks and fourth nine weeks will be determined by
  grade levels, possible field trips, etc. to
  celebrate the end of each semester.)
• A Pioneer is a person who goes before and
  prepares the way for others to follow. Be a
  Pioneer and lead by example!!!

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COMPLIMENT CHAIN

• Purpose To provide positive reinforcement and
  reward for large group (class) behavior anywhere
  during school activities. To reinforce classes
  following school wide rules. 
• Procedure
• Any staff member may give a compliment to an
  entire class for following one or more school
  wide rules. Example A staff member may pass a
  class that is orderly and quiet in the hall and
  give the class a compliment pass. If a class is
  improving, a pass can be given to encourage them
  to continue to improve. You may give a pass to
  your own class. Keep the passes frequent (maybe
  earning 2 or 3 a day) but do not overdo it. Each
  class should get several at first and have to
  work a bit harder as a class to earn passes as we
  continue.
• The teacher will take the compliment pass and
  loop it making a ring. Connect the loops to
  create a paper chain.
• Hang the chain from the ceiling in your
  classroom. Since we have rooms with different
  ceiling height, 8 feet will be a complete chain.
• When the chain touches the floor the class may
  have a party. What the party consists of and who
  provides treats is up to the individual teacher.

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Step FourDevelop an array of procedures for
addressing violations to school-wide behavioral
expectations
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DAILY CHECK SYSTEM2nd 3rd Grades

• CONSEQUENCES
• 1st check Lose 10 min. recess/ write spelling
  
• words 2xs
• 2nd check Lose 15 min. recess/ write spelling
  
• words 3xs
• 3rd check Lose 20 min. recess/ write spelling
  
• words 4xs
• 4th check Lose all recess/ write spelling
  
• words 6xs

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DAILY CHECK SYSTEM4th-6th Grades

• CONSEQUENCES
• 1st check write times tables 1s 12s one
  time each
• 2nd check write vocabulary words and their
  complete definitions
• 3rd check no recess
• 4th check office referral

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Check System

• The following criteria will be used to determine
  eligibility for participation in our
• reward activities
• 3 checks will result in the loss of attending the
  three week reward activity
• (This activity is a 30 min. activity
  determined by the grade level.)
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• 6 checks will result in the loss of attending the
  six week reward activity
• (This is a school wide reward activity.)
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• 10 checks will result in the loss of attending
  the nine week reward activity.
• (This is a school wide reward activity.
  Note The activity for the end of the second nine
  weeks and fourth nine weeks will be determined by
  grade levels, possible field trips, etc. to
  celebrate the end of each semester.)
• A Pioneer is a person who goes before and
  prepares the way for others to follow. Be a
  Pioneer and lead by example!!!

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OFFICE REFERRAL POLICY

• Conference with student/warning
• Conference with student/warning
• One (1) day in-school suspension or one hour
  after school
• One (1) hour after school detention parent
  notification
• One (1) hour after-school detention parent
  notification
• One-half ay Saturday/four hours after school
• One (1) day out of school suspension
• One-half day Saturday/four hours after-school

• 9. Two (2) days out of school suspension
• 10. Alternative School 12-45 days for grades
  5-12 grades K-4 will be determined by principal
• 11. Conference with student/warning
• 12. One (1) day out-of-school suspension
• 13. Alternative School 20-45 days for grades
  5-12 grades K-4 will be determined by principal
• 14. Conference with student/warning
• 15. One (1) day out-of-school suspension
• 16. Alternative School remainder of the year or
  minimum of thirty (30) days for grade s
• 5-12 grades K-4 at principal discretion

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Remember

• IT TAKES AT LEAST FIVE POSITIVES TO EVERY ONE
  NEGATIVE TO CREATE A POSITIVE CLIMATE!
• It is so easy to remember anything negative that
  someone says or does to you. Erasing that one is
  so hard. Hang this hand up where you can see it
  to help you remember to PILE ON THE POSITIVES.

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PIONEER PROGRAM

• Here at Rutledge Elementary School we pride
  ourselves on being Pioneers. A pioneer by
  definition is a person who goes before and
  prepares the way for others to follow.
  Therefore, we are putting in place a program
  called the PIONEER PROGRAM. The motto for our
  PIONEER PROGRAM is Be a Pioneer and lead by
  example! This will be announced every morning
  during our morning program. This is one way that
  we incorporate character education here at RES.
  Consequences and rewards will be based on a
  checkmark system and will be used in each
  classroom to monitor student behavior. This will
  be a means of promoting positive behavior.
• A behavior report will be sent home at the end
  of each nine week grading period so that you can
  see if your child is meeting the behavior
  expectations. It will list the number of
  checkmarks along with the expectations broken by
  the student during the nine week period. This
  will enable us to work together to promote
  school-wide positive behavior. Thank your for
  your help!
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• Sincerely,
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•   Mr. Tim Collins
• RES Principal