Clinton Middle SchoolClinton Middle SchoolInvolving Students in the PBS ProcessInvolving Students in the PBS Process

2007-20092007-2009Erin Chinworth & Melinda GallagherErin Chinworth & Melinda Gallagher

Students know more about what’s really going on in Students know more about what’s really going on in the school than most faculty and staff.the school than most faculty and staff.

“School Climate is really what students do when adults aren’t around.”

Dewhirst, Marla; PBIS & Student Leadership in NH: Lessons Learned; 6 th International PBIS Conference; March26, 2009

Year 1Year 1

Student Panel

PRIDEPRIDE

Guidelines/Procedures for PBS Guidelines/Procedures for PBS Student PanelStudent Panel

A student panel will be implemented, giving us valuable A student panel will be implemented, giving us valuable information and insight into what it will take to move information and insight into what it will take to move student behavior in a more positive direction.student behavior in a more positive direction.

– Teams will nominate at least 5 students per grade.Teams will nominate at least 5 students per grade.– Panel will be a diverse group of all races, genders, Panel will be a diverse group of all races, genders,

and social groups.and social groups.– Discussions will be student led and monitored by Discussions will be student led and monitored by

adults. adults. – Students chosen for leadership ability and positive Students chosen for leadership ability and positive

influence on their peers. influence on their peers. – Panel will meet once a week in the library, rotating Panel will meet once a week in the library, rotating

class periods.class periods.

January 2008January 2008

First brainstorming session First brainstorming session Issues within our controlIssues within our control

More respect for all (5 times): kid to teacher; More respect for all (5 times): kid to teacher; teacher to kid; and kid to kidteacher to kid; and kid to kidKinder to teachersKinder to teachersMore teachingMore teachingMore listeningMore listeningTeachers should be harder on students because Teachers should be harder on students because too many kids skipping and not getting caughttoo many kids skipping and not getting caughtMake academics more challengingMake academics more challenging

Funny and Probably Not PossibleFunny and Probably Not PossibleTony Romo come speak Tony Romo come speak to the football team.to the football team.

Go to sleep more.Go to sleep more.

Be rewarded for giving Be rewarded for giving hugs to 10 teachers. hugs to 10 teachers.

Change dress codeChange dress code

Longer lunchLonger lunch

Start school day laterStart school day later

Possible Actions/Rewards Possible Actions/Rewards More computer timeMore computer timeHave a study hallHave a study hallHave something to do after lunch Have something to do after lunch Attendance contestAttendance contestHallway patrols (2 times)Hallway patrols (2 times)Field trip once a month for students with good Field trip once a month for students with good behavior and stay in dress code (2 times)behavior and stay in dress code (2 times)Have home rooms where we can get info and do Have home rooms where we can get info and do extra work that needs to be finished (2 times)extra work that needs to be finished (2 times)Spelling Bee (2 times)Spelling Bee (2 times)Free dress daysFree dress days

Quickly Implementing Student’s IdeasQuickly Implementing Student’s Ideas

Based on the student panel response, the Based on the student panel response, the PBS panel decided that our previous PBS panel decided that our previous incentive was not a strong motivator.incentive was not a strong motivator.Dress Code was a very personal issue to Dress Code was a very personal issue to all students according to the student all students according to the student panel.panel.It was decided by the panel that making It was decided by the panel that making our good behavior incentive about dress our good behavior incentive about dress code might be more effective.code might be more effective.

GOAL of Free Dress FridayGOAL of Free Dress Friday

Our goal is to reward good and positive Our goal is to reward good and positive behavior, while promoting procedures and behavior, while promoting procedures and PRIDE. We want to spread it out as much PRIDE. We want to spread it out as much as possible, rewarding the kids that always as possible, rewarding the kids that always seem to do the right thing, as well as those seem to do the right thing, as well as those who normally have challenging behavior, who normally have challenging behavior, but choose to do right at the given time.but choose to do right at the given time.

Brainstorming Ideas for the YearBrainstorming Ideas for the Year Based on the brainstorming, students decided at the 2nd meeting that RESPECT was something that they needed to promote in their school.

The students answered the following questions:

What does respect look like?

How can we ALL better show respect at Clinton Middle School?

What does respect look like?What does respect look like? Being niceBeing nice MannersManners Being cooperativeBeing cooperative Helping other peopleHelping other people Body languageBody language Being responsibleBeing responsible Being polite when you enter the roomBeing polite when you enter the room Respect others, using sorry, please, excuse me, yes Respect others, using sorry, please, excuse me, yes

sir, no sir, and thank yousir, no sir, and thank you Treat others like you want to be treated Treat others like you want to be treated Always listening and not talking while they are talkingAlways listening and not talking while they are talking Following the rulesFollowing the rules Being quietBeing quiet Good BehaviorGood Behavior Paying attentionPaying attention

How can we ALL better show How can we ALL better show respect at Clinton Middle School?respect at Clinton Middle School?

No saggingNo saggingNo violent fightsNo violent fightsHaving good attitudesHaving good attitudesNo put downsNo put downsDoing your bestDoing your bestBe more politeBe more politePay more attention in Pay more attention in classclassRespect the school and Respect the school and school propertyschool propertyListen to the speakerListen to the speakerShake someone’s handShake someone’s hand

Showing a new kid Showing a new kid aroundaroundLook at the person who Look at the person who is talkingis talkingPut up posters about Put up posters about respectrespectNo yellingNo yellingBetter attitudeBetter attitudeTone of voiceTone of voiceDoing your workDoing your workKeep rude thoughts to Keep rude thoughts to yourselfyourselfKeep hands to yourselfKeep hands to yourself

Moving from Brainstorming Moving from Brainstorming to Actionto Action

After brainstorming activities to promote respect, After brainstorming activities to promote respect, they shared their lists and briefly discussed their they shared their lists and briefly discussed their ideas. ideas.

They voted on which activity they wanted to work They voted on which activity they wanted to work on to promote respect. Teacher Appreciation on to promote respect. Teacher Appreciation was the overwhelming choice: 14 to 2. was the overwhelming choice: 14 to 2.

The students were instructed to think about The students were instructed to think about some things we could do as a team, and what some things we could do as a team, and what we might do to promote a teacher appreciation we might do to promote a teacher appreciation day throughout the school. day throughout the school.

Plan for ActionPlan for ActionThe students voted on having Teacher Appreciation the The students voted on having Teacher Appreciation the week before Spring Break. One student said that they week before Spring Break. One student said that they wanted the teachers to leave for Spring Break happy. It wanted the teachers to leave for Spring Break happy. It was suggested and agreed upon to have one activity a was suggested and agreed upon to have one activity a day (week of March 10-14).day (week of March 10-14).

We asked them what things they could do to We asked them what things they could do to promote the week and get participation from their promote the week and get participation from their peers. They came up with several ideas:peers. They came up with several ideas:– make postersmake posters– make announcements on the Morning showmake announcements on the Morning show– Talk and encourage their friends and classmatesTalk and encourage their friends and classmates– Write notes to teachersWrite notes to teachers– Use Smiley stickers to promote positive attitudesUse Smiley stickers to promote positive attitudes– Sell something in front of the cafeteria…like shamrocks with notes Sell something in front of the cafeteria…like shamrocks with notes

to send to friends and teachers.to send to friends and teachers.

Making Morning AnnouncementsMaking Morning Announcements

FliersFliers

Several students learned Microsoft Publisher to make

fliers.

Teacher AppreciationTeacher Appreciation

Teacher MementoTeacher Memento

Clinton TeachersAre Appreciated

HERE’S A MEMENTOFOR YOU

Love, PBS student panel

Thank You From Mrs. MasseyThank You From Mrs. Massey

Dear PBS Student Panel:Dear PBS Student Panel:                          Thank you for the posters, the announcements, and Thank you for the posters, the announcements, and

the cards for Teacher Appreciation.  We would do what the cards for Teacher Appreciation.  We would do what we do in education because we love students and we we do in education because we love students and we love helping them learn.  We would (and often do) love helping them learn.  We would (and often do) continue to do those things even without recognition … continue to do those things even without recognition … but the recognition and the appreciation is a real but the recognition and the appreciation is a real encouragement to us.  Thank you, again, for the efforts encouragement to us.  Thank you, again, for the efforts each of you contributed (writing and reading each of you contributed (writing and reading announcements, making posters, making and delivering announcements, making posters, making and delivering cards) to making this week such a successful one.cards) to making this week such a successful one.

  Mrs. Massey – Reading EnrichmentMrs. Massey – Reading Enrichment

After Spring BreakAfter Spring Break

The teachers had earlier identified apathy of students as one of the The teachers had earlier identified apathy of students as one of the main problems that we are facing.main problems that we are facing.

Mr. Autry asked that the students look at ways to motivate other Mr. Autry asked that the students look at ways to motivate other students during testing. They brainstormed things they could do to students during testing. They brainstormed things they could do to promote positive behavior and encourage them to do their best.promote positive behavior and encourage them to do their best.– Stamp or sticker reminder: in cafeteriaStamp or sticker reminder: in cafeteria– PostersPosters– Morning announcementsMorning announcements– FlyersFlyers– SkitsSkits– Talk it up to friendsTalk it up to friends– Form study groupsForm study groups– Have giveaways:Have giveaways:

stickersstickersmintsmintspencilspencils

Test PreparationTest Preparation

Using Publisher for FlyersUsing Publisher for Flyers

Test PrepTest Prep

FINAL WEEKSFINAL WEEKS

Administrative Assistant’s Day: April 23. Students made Administrative Assistant’s Day: April 23. Students made cards for our secretaries.cards for our secretaries.

National Teacher Appreciation week is the week of May National Teacher Appreciation week is the week of May 5th. The PTA asked the student panel to decorate the 5th. The PTA asked the student panel to decorate the teachers lounge when they provide donuts and juice. teachers lounge when they provide donuts and juice. The students are also going to make more banners.The students are also going to make more banners.

5th grade visits are going to be the week of May 12th. 5th grade visits are going to be the week of May 12th. The panel is going to make signs to welcome each The panel is going to make signs to welcome each feeder school. They will be involved in greeting next feeder school. They will be involved in greeting next years 6years 6thth graders and joining them in an assembly in the graders and joining them in an assembly in the auditorium and help guide them on a tour. auditorium and help guide them on a tour.

National Teacher AppreciationNational Teacher Appreciation

Students made candy

grams to give to their

teachers.

Thank You Ricardos for Thank You Ricardos for the Chips and Salsa!!!the Chips and Salsa!!!

Your donation helped us honor our teachers Your donation helped us honor our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week!during Teacher Appreciation Week!

Love,Love,Clinton Middle School StudentsClinton Middle School Students

Thank You from Adult PBS Panel Thank You from Adult PBS Panel to Student PBS Panelto Student PBS Panel

Twice during the semester the student Twice during the semester the student panel was given a party during their panel was given a party during their weekly meeting.weekly meeting.

Students had an ice cream sundae party Students had an ice cream sundae party and a chip, salsa, and soda party.and a chip, salsa, and soda party.

It was important that the student panel felt It was important that the student panel felt appreciated for their hard work!appreciated for their hard work!

Communication from Students to StaffCommunication from Students to Staff

Student Panel was always included on the Student Panel was always included on the agenda for PBS Panel meetings.agenda for PBS Panel meetings.Mr. Autry, our principal, frequently Mr. Autry, our principal, frequently communicated Student Panel progress at staff communicated Student Panel progress at staff meetings.meetings.Notes from student panel meetings were Notes from student panel meetings were emailed to PBS Panel members and all faculty emailed to PBS Panel members and all faculty (if necessary).(if necessary).““Good Morning Clinton” was utilized when Good Morning Clinton” was utilized when possible to communicate meetings and activities possible to communicate meetings and activities of student panel.of student panel.

End of Year

Debriefing

Brainstorming Successes and Concerns for

next year.

Summary of Year 1Summary of Year 1 High points included free dress, sports, band, testing, and teacher appreciation.

Low points included skipping, tardies, dress code, foul language, attitudes, and fights.

Definite lack of consistency in teachers and staff explaining and enforcing guidelines and procedures.

Students enjoy free dress and parties as rewards for good behavior.

Students feel safety at Clinton needs to be improved.

What were some improvements that could be made to PBS student panel

in the second year?

Do more activities for school-wide participation Get more people that care about the school Do more things – a wider variety of things Get started earlier More than one time a week Having more activities Bigger areas to work: more events to discuss Make improvements on more things Have their own room Encourage more people Try to get more people to come

Incorporating Student Panel Feedback Incorporating Student Panel Feedback into School-wide Proceduresinto School-wide Procedures

Our PBS team used the student panel’s Our PBS team used the student panel’s feedback from the debriefing survey to evaluate feedback from the debriefing survey to evaluate and improve our school-wide procedures.and improve our school-wide procedures.

We felt it was important to convey to the We felt it was important to convey to the students that their voices were heard, and that students that their voices were heard, and that the school faculty attempted to incorporate their the school faculty attempted to incorporate their ideas as much as possible.ideas as much as possible.

Plan for Year 2Plan for Year 2

Implement Student Panel early in the school Implement Student Panel early in the school year.year.Same criteria will be used for selection of Same criteria will be used for selection of participants.participants.Three or four of last year’s 7Three or four of last year’s 7 thth graders will be graders will be asked to help facilitate group as 8asked to help facilitate group as 8 thth grade grade leaders.leaders.Student panel will be utilized to teach school-Student panel will be utilized to teach school-wide procedures at the beginning of 2008-2009 wide procedures at the beginning of 2008-2009 school year.school year.

Year 2Year 2

Student panel started meeting in Student panel started meeting in SeptemberSeptember

Group was led by 8Group was led by 8thth graders returning from graders returning from last year’s panellast year’s panel

Teachers nominated students who they felt Teachers nominated students who they felt would be positive leaders in their grade would be positive leaders in their grade based on the first month of schoolbased on the first month of school

11stst Meeting Meeting

Told them why they were there and how Told them why they were there and how they were chosenthey were chosen

Explained PBS and PRIDEExplained PBS and PRIDE

Showed them PowerPoint slides of last Showed them PowerPoint slides of last year’s student panelyear’s student panel

Student ContractStudent Contract

Team building exerciseTeam building exercise

Contract for Student PBS Panel Participation

I, ____________________________, understand that I was chosen to

participate in Clinton Middle School’s PBS Student Panel to promote positive

behavior in my school.

I understand that it is an honor to be given the opportunity to participate in this

panel. I was chosen by my teachers, because they saw the potential for me to

be a positive leader in my school. I understand that I may choose not to

participate in these student PBS panel meetings.

I also understand that I may be asked to leave the panel by Mrs. Gallagher or

Mrs. Chinworth if I have more than 10 absences from school, if I receive ISI

more than one time this year, if I am disruptive to the group, or if I refuse to work

on the group’s tasks. I also understand that my teachers have the right to keep

me in class for any reason during student PBS panel meetings.

Student’s Signature _______________________ Date__________

22ndnd Meeting Meeting

Students were given index cards and asked Students were given index cards and asked to answer the following questions:to answer the following questions:– What are the high points (successes) so far this year at CMS?What are the high points (successes) so far this year at CMS?– What are the low points (problems) so far this school year at CMS?What are the low points (problems) so far this school year at CMS?– Do you feel that rules and expectations have been clearly explained Do you feel that rules and expectations have been clearly explained

by teachers and staff throughout the year? Explain.by teachers and staff throughout the year? Explain. – What type of rewards or recognitions would students like to receive What type of rewards or recognitions would students like to receive

for good behavior, being to class on time, being in dress code, etc.?for good behavior, being to class on time, being in dress code, etc.?

Students divided up into grade levels to discuss their responses.Students divided up into grade levels to discuss their responses.

We compared their responses to last year’s debriefingWe compared their responses to last year’s debriefing

Year 2 BrainstormingYear 2 Brainstorming

High points: more students following dress code, High points: more students following dress code, students enjoy free dress daysstudents enjoy free dress days

Low points: fighting, disrespect, and skippingLow points: fighting, disrespect, and skipping

Students felt that teachers had explained rules and Students felt that teachers had explained rules and expectations clearly at this pointexpectations clearly at this point

Free dress, parties, candy, and field trips were most Free dress, parties, candy, and field trips were most often mentioned as incentives students wantedoften mentioned as incentives students wanted

Fighting and bullying were the issues mentioned the Fighting and bullying were the issues mentioned the most by the panelmost by the panel

TelephoneTelephone

Students participated in a game of “telephone.” Mrs. Gallagher began the game Students participated in a game of “telephone.” Mrs. Gallagher began the game by whispering a “rumor” to Mrs. Chinworth. Mrs. Chinworth repeated the rumor to by whispering a “rumor” to Mrs. Chinworth. Mrs. Chinworth repeated the rumor to the student next to her, who did the same. The rumor traveled around the room. the student next to her, who did the same. The rumor traveled around the room. The last person stated it out loud to the group. The last person stated it out loud to the group.

The rumor started as, “I heard Mr. Autry was going to fight Ms. Pena, because The rumor started as, “I heard Mr. Autry was going to fight Ms. Pena, because she disrespected his wife.” The group processed how the message evolved to she disrespected his wife.” The group processed how the message evolved to the following statements: “Mr. Autry and Ms. Pena are white.” to “Mr. Tucker and the following statements: “Mr. Autry and Ms. Pena are white.” to “Mr. Tucker and Ms. Pena are white.” and to “Mr. Tucker and Ms. Pena on a bike.” Ms. Pena are white.” and to “Mr. Tucker and Ms. Pena on a bike.”

It was explained to the group how when rumors spread the

message becomes distorted. We challenged the group to be leaders in the school and to

discourage the spread of rumors.

Bullying/Fighting ResolutionsBullying/Fighting Resolutions

Don’t continue rumorsDon’t continue rumors

No more attitudeNo more attitude

Don’t use negative wordsDon’t use negative words

Don’t make fun of peopleDon’t make fun of people

Tell counselor or someone that someone is bullying youTell counselor or someone that someone is bullying you

Not taking advantage of peopleNot taking advantage of people

No hornetsNo hornets

No talking backNo talking back

No lying or snitchingNo lying or snitching

No chest boxingNo chest boxing

No judging (2)No judging (2)

Work togetherWork together

Go straight to class – don’t hang out in the hallGo straight to class – don’t hang out in the hall

Bullying/Fight Staff Facilitated ActionsBullying/Fight Staff Facilitated Actions

More detentionsMore detentions

Community Service around school or at Reed ParkCommunity Service around school or at Reed Park

Cleaning tables in cafeteria/clean bathroomsCleaning tables in cafeteria/clean bathrooms

Write definitions of hard words out of dictionaryWrite definitions of hard words out of dictionary

Listen to classical musicListen to classical music

More consequencesMore consequences

More assembliesMore assemblies

Anger Management classesAnger Management classes

Punching bags/dummiesPunching bags/dummies

Bullying/Fighting Student Panel ActionsBullying/Fighting Student Panel Actions

Posters to prevent absences and tardiesPosters to prevent absences and tardies

Poetry to comfort and soothe stressPoetry to comfort and soothe stress

Draw pictures to promote kids behaving and going Draw pictures to promote kids behaving and going to class on timeto class on time

Have to sit together at lunch and get to know each Have to sit together at lunch and get to know each other better by asking questions (2)other better by asking questions (2)

Hang up posters on fighting/bullyingHang up posters on fighting/bullying

Announcement on “Good Morning Clinton”Announcement on “Good Morning Clinton”

Prizes for good kidsPrizes for good kids

Lets make this school better!Lets make this school better!Quit the fighting and abusive Quit the fighting and abusive

language TODAY!!!!language TODAY!!!!Make this school SAFE!!!!Make this school SAFE!!!!

Stop the bullyingStop the bullying

If you see If you see some one in some one in trouble, don’t trouble, don’t be afraid to be afraid to

help them out. help them out. You can be You can be

one less bully.one less bully.

BullyingBullying

By Zakkry Mehl and Stephen BollinBy Zakkry Mehl and Stephen Bollin

Locker TagsLocker Tags

Problems we facedProblems we faced

Apathy of 8Apathy of 8thth grade panel members- students grade panel members- students skipping meetings or not working on group tasksskipping meetings or not working on group tasks

Lack of leadership and participation in 7Lack of leadership and participation in 7 thth grade grade

66thth grade students lacked skills we were looking grade students lacked skills we were looking for in panel members (chosen too early in the for in panel members (chosen too early in the year)year)

Panel members were not promoting positive Panel members were not promoting positive behavior themselves in the classrooms and behavior themselves in the classrooms and hallwayshallways

Student Perceptions in November 2008Student Perceptions in November 2008

The 7th and 8th grade members felt like fighting and bullying was The 7th and 8th grade members felt like fighting and bullying was getting somewhat better. The 6th grade members felt rumors and getting somewhat better. The 6th grade members felt rumors and fighting were getting a lot worse. Staff had noticed the same issues fighting were getting a lot worse. Staff had noticed the same issues and brought in an outside speaker for an assembly to address and brought in an outside speaker for an assembly to address bullying and rumors. bullying and rumors.

The students said that dress code was somewhat better. Tucking in The students said that dress code was somewhat better. Tucking in shirts, backpacks, and hoodies were still an issue. 6shirts, backpacks, and hoodies were still an issue. 6 thth graders seem graders seem to be doing better. The teachers were more consistent in 6to be doing better. The teachers were more consistent in 6 thth grade. grade. The other teams are less consistent, so students are less consistent. The other teams are less consistent, so students are less consistent.

The student’s perception was that attendance was getting worse, not The student’s perception was that attendance was getting worse, not better. We talked about how important being here is and how we better. We talked about how important being here is and how we should encourage one another to be here.should encourage one another to be here.

What should student panel look like?What should student panel look like?

Be a leaderBe a leader

Be on time to school and classBe on time to school and class

Cooperate with teachers and rulesCooperate with teachers and rules

RespectRespect

Communicating before fighting/prevent fightingCommunicating before fighting/prevent fighting

Good behaviorGood behavior

Take responsibility for your actionsTake responsibility for your actions

Be helpful and friendlyBe helpful and friendly

Be in dress codeBe in dress code

Be people smart (respect others space)Be people smart (respect others space)

Be well-manneredBe well-mannered

Have self-controlHave self-control

Encouraging to one anotherEncouraging to one another

CourteousCourteous

How do others view Student Panel?How do others view Student Panel?

Helpful, a privilege, or kiss-upsHelpful, a privilege, or kiss-ups

When asked “what should happen if the student panel members don’tWhen asked “what should happen if the student panel members don’t

follow procedures or break rules?” they said, “get kicked off.” follow procedures or break rules?” they said, “get kicked off.”

One student said that we needed to work on these things before we One student said that we needed to work on these things before we can be a positive influence on the student body. He said “if we don’t can be a positive influence on the student body. He said “if we don’t follow these procedures and things ourselves, then what’s the point of follow these procedures and things ourselves, then what’s the point of student panel?”student panel?”

They were much harder on themselves than we expected.They were much harder on themselves than we expected.

It was agreed that we would speak to them one on one if we felt It was agreed that we would speak to them one on one if we felt

that they were not being positive leaders.that they were not being positive leaders.

Something Good Needed to HappenSomething Good Needed to Happen

School-wide Attendance challengeSchool-wide Attendance challenge

PRIDE TablePRIDE Table

Newspaper and Good Morning ClintonNewspaper and Good Morning Clinton

Teacher LuncheonTeacher Luncheon

Christmas carolingChristmas caroling

Christmas cards for teachersChristmas cards for teachers

School-wide Attendance Challenge School-wide Attendance Challenge

92% attendance for last three

weeks =

Free Dress for all students

PRIDE Table GuidelinesStudent Panel will recognize 4-5 students per grade each 9 weeks.

Students will have exhibited exceptional PRIDE– follow procedures (dress code, tardies, agenda, etc.)– show respect to themselves, their peers, and their teachers– appreciate differences in fellow students– being present and on time everyday; doing their best everyday

PRIDE table will be during lunch. The students will receive non-cafeteria food (i.e. pizza, burgers). The table will be nicely decorated to show PRIDE in Clinton. These will include real table cloth, glass goblets, chargers, etc.

Students will be served by Student Panel members.

Student Panel will ask teachers and staff to donate items to offset the cost: drinks, food, decorations, and goody bags with small prizes.

Student Panel members will not be eligible to win a spot at PRIDE table. All students nominated will have to meet attendance goals.

PRIDE Table

Newspaper & Good Morning ClintonNewspaper & Good Morning Clinton

Guided by Mrs. Ingham, students who Guided by Mrs. Ingham, students who participated in writing the school newspaper participated in writing the school newspaper began promoting PRIDE each month and began promoting PRIDE each month and wrote articles on panel activities.wrote articles on panel activities.

Mrs. Ingham also lead students on our Mrs. Ingham also lead students on our morning show, Good Morning Clinton, to talk morning show, Good Morning Clinton, to talk about PRIDE and what it means at our about PRIDE and what it means at our school.school.

School NewspaperSchool Newspaper

PBS Panel ReorganizingPBS Panel Reorganizing

PBS Panel is starting new and fresh. PBS members are PBS Panel is starting new and fresh. PBS members are going to show CMS what’s right by not roaming the going to show CMS what’s right by not roaming the hallways and always being on time to class. Next hallways and always being on time to class. Next month OU will be making a visit, talking to students and month OU will be making a visit, talking to students and staff. They will ask questions about discipline, staff. They will ask questions about discipline, behavior, and what is Clinton PRIDE. Be prepared for behavior, and what is Clinton PRIDE. Be prepared for those questions!those questions!

by Cristal Cruzby Cristal Cruz

Teacher LuncheonTeacher Luncheon

Holiday CelebrationHoliday Celebration

During the Teacher Luncheon Mr. Curtis, During the Teacher Luncheon Mr. Curtis, the music teacher, brought students in to the music teacher, brought students in to carol for the teachers as they enjoyed a carol for the teachers as they enjoyed a potluck luncheonpotluck luncheon

Student panel members made individual Student panel members made individual Christmas cards for each teacher and Christmas cards for each teacher and brought food as a thank you to their brought food as a thank you to their teachersteachers

Reorganized- January 2009Reorganized- January 2009

Asked some members to leave, invited new Asked some members to leave, invited new membersmembers

What does PRIDE mean? What does PRIDE mean?

Why do you want to be on student panel? Why do you want to be on student panel?

What will it take to move student behavior in a more What will it take to move student behavior in a more positive direction?positive direction?

What were the most successful things that we did?What were the most successful things that we did?

What are some things that we still need to work on?What are some things that we still need to work on?

If we need more rewards for good behavior, what are some If we need more rewards for good behavior, what are some rewards, outside of free dress, that would make a rewards, outside of free dress, that would make a difference to students?difference to students?

Redefine PurposeRedefine Purpose

PAWSPAWSPanthers at Work for StudentsPanthers at Work for Students

Mission StatementMission Statement

The mission of PAWS is to be student leaders in an The mission of PAWS is to be student leaders in an effort to help our peers, encourage positive behavior, effort to help our peers, encourage positive behavior, and make our school a safer place, so that students and make our school a safer place, so that students will want to attend and learning will take place. will want to attend and learning will take place.

SET ChecklistSET ChecklistPanel members went to each classroom and graded teachers on having discipline matrix, PRIDE poster, and safety procedures posted for SET EvaluationPanel members went to each classroom and graded teachers on having discipline matrix, PRIDE poster, and safety procedures posted for SET Evaluation

TEACHER/AREATEACHER/AREA PRIDE SIGNPRIDE SIGN DISCIPLINE MATRIXDISCIPLINE MATRIX YLW SAFETYYLW SAFETY

Gail Alexander/NurseGail Alexander/Nurse

Mr. AutryMr. Autry

Office areaOffice area

Ms. AndersonMs. Anderson

Ms. BarnesMs. Barnes

Ms. BrooksMs. Brooks

Mrs. BurrisMrs. Burris

Ms. CollinsMs. Collins

Ideas from JacksonvilleIdeas from Jacksonville

Lunch BunchLunch Bunch

77thth and 8 and 8thth grade mentors for incoming 6 grade mentors for incoming 6thth graders – eat lunch every other graders – eat lunch every other week, etc.week, etc.

Use students (at-risk kids love to do this) to write, direct, produce Use students (at-risk kids love to do this) to write, direct, produce videos.videos.

Videos should be student for students; student for adults; and adults for Videos should be student for students; student for adults; and adults for adults to meet all needs.adults to meet all needs.

Use humor! Defuses faculty sensitivity Use humor! Defuses faculty sensitivity

Always end videos with screen shot stating specific points and meaning Always end videos with screen shot stating specific points and meaning of video. Don’t give them a chance to misunderstand. of video. Don’t give them a chance to misunderstand.

Tickets/tokens for rewards – student store.Tickets/tokens for rewards – student store.

Must find rewards for teachers and students. Find donations, set aside Must find rewards for teachers and students. Find donations, set aside parking space.parking space.

Student team can collect data, provide info to faculty and brainstorm Student team can collect data, provide info to faculty and brainstorm togethertogether

AHA’sAHA’sStudent leadership teams should be equal Student leadership teams should be equal partners in the decision making process and the partners in the decision making process and the communication of procedures, incentives, communication of procedures, incentives, training, etc.training, etc.

Students can build relationships/respect by Students can build relationships/respect by discussing and brainstorming with staff.discussing and brainstorming with staff.

Students should evaluate teachers teaching and Students should evaluate teachers teaching and help them develop technology rich lessons.help them develop technology rich lessons.

PRIDE VideoPRIDE Video

New teachers organized and filmed video New teachers organized and filmed video with challenging 7with challenging 7thth grade students grade students

Play songPlay song

Survey MonkeySurvey Monkey

www.surveymonkey.comwww.surveymonkey.com

What were the high points (successes) of this What were the high points (successes) of this school year at Clinton Middle School?school year at Clinton Middle School?

Geography test scoresGeography test scores

Watching fightsWatching fights

Good gradesGood grades

New friendsNew friends

Catching up on my gradesCatching up on my grades

Cool assembliesCool assemblies

BehaviorBehavior

TeachersTeachers

I was able to learn more than at others schools. I have been to two I was able to learn more than at others schools. I have been to two other schools and I got better grades here than the other schools.other schools and I got better grades here than the other schools.

What were the low points (problems) of this school year at CMS?What were the low points (problems) of this school year at CMS?

The dramaThe drama

FightsFights

Getting in troubleGetting in trouble

Middle of the yearMiddle of the year

I was bullied too muchI was bullied too much

Bad gradesBad grades

Kids not getting in trouble for being bad, teachers not taking controlKids not getting in trouble for being bad, teachers not taking control

The thing that brought us down the most was the behavior of all the kids!The thing that brought us down the most was the behavior of all the kids!

Teachers like to pick favoritesTeachers like to pick favorites

When everyone was slacking off like at the beginning of the year when no one really cared When everyone was slacking off like at the beginning of the year when no one really cared about their grades or anythingabout their grades or anything

Getting suspendedGetting suspended

Name callingName calling

When I got kicked off the football teamWhen I got kicked off the football team

Do you feel that rules and expectations were clearly explained by Do you feel that rules and expectations were clearly explained by teachers and staff throughout the year? Explain.teachers and staff throughout the year? Explain.

Yes- 14Yes- 14

No- 5No- 5

Sometimes- 8Sometimes- 8

Rules were taught at the beginning of the yearRules were taught at the beginning of the year

They were not always enforced. There was a lot of stuff that teachers let kids get away They were not always enforced. There was a lot of stuff that teachers let kids get away with.with.

They tell us the rules and then they don’t make us follow themThey tell us the rules and then they don’t make us follow them

It seems like other teacher enforce the rules more than othersIt seems like other teacher enforce the rules more than others

At the beginning of the year everyone was really strict and lightened up throughout the At the beginning of the year everyone was really strict and lightened up throughout the year when we started being betteryear when we started being better

Because one teacher will let you do this in their class and they get you hyped up for the Because one teacher will let you do this in their class and they get you hyped up for the next class and it gets us in troublenext class and it gets us in trouble

When I first came they didn’t explain the rules to me, but I really already knew but I think When I first came they didn’t explain the rules to me, but I really already knew but I think they should also tell the new kids when they come inthey should also tell the new kids when they come in

What type of rewards or recognitions would students like to What type of rewards or recognitions would students like to receive for good behavior, being to class on time, being in receive for good behavior, being to class on time, being in dress code, etc.?dress code, etc.?

Free dress- 14 timesFree dress- 14 times

Free day- 5 timesFree day- 5 times

Parties- 6 timesParties- 6 times

Candy- 8 timesCandy- 8 times

Field trip- 2 timesField trip- 2 times

Money- 1 timeMoney- 1 time

Listen to music- 2 timesListen to music- 2 times

Extra credit- 1 timeExtra credit- 1 time

Playing on computer- 2 timesPlaying on computer- 2 times

Excused from assignment- 1 timeExcused from assignment- 1 time

What should be the consequence for being late to What should be the consequence for being late to class?class?

Extra work that counts towards your grade- 2 timesExtra work that counts towards your grade- 2 times

Lunch detention- 4 timesLunch detention- 4 times

A warning- 3 timesA warning- 3 times

Actually getting in troubleActually getting in trouble

Miss out on fun things that other people get to doMiss out on fun things that other people get to do

Stay after class to make up the time you missed- 5 timesStay after class to make up the time you missed- 5 times

5 tardies then get a referral5 tardies then get a referral

200 push ups200 push ups

5 points deducted off bell work5 points deducted off bell work

How do you think teachers/staff/students can increase safety at CMS?How do you think teachers/staff/students can increase safety at CMS?By following all the rulesBy following all the rules

Metal detectors/ CamerasMetal detectors/ Cameras

Too much yelling and screaming puts students in a bad mood and they don’t want to be talked to and it still Too much yelling and screaming puts students in a bad mood and they don’t want to be talked to and it still doesn’t make them stopdoesn’t make them stop

If we could express our feelings, like with the way we dressIf we could express our feelings, like with the way we dress

If teacher paid more attention to what was going on- 4 timesIf teacher paid more attention to what was going on- 4 times

More security guards- 4 timesMore security guards- 4 times

Watching the hallways more, looking more at the behavior of students for problems that need to be looked intoWatching the hallways more, looking more at the behavior of students for problems that need to be looked into

By not letting the kids harass others and get away with itBy not letting the kids harass others and get away with it

Be more friendly to the studentsBe more friendly to the students

If someone thinks they are getting attention acting hard then they’ll take the consequences for it. They will act If someone thinks they are getting attention acting hard then they’ll take the consequences for it. They will act hard, bully, and be disrespectful to you.hard, bully, and be disrespectful to you.

Calming students down when angryCalming students down when angry

More creative activitiesMore creative activities

More safety stuff in classMore safety stuff in class

Teachers and staff should look for suspicious things like talking about fights and/or having weapons…And Teachers and staff should look for suspicious things like talking about fights and/or having weapons…And read all notes they seeread all notes they see

What would motivate you to learn?What would motivate you to learn?Make learning more fun- 6 timesMake learning more fun- 6 times

Get candy if we are good- 3 timesGet candy if we are good- 3 times

DrawingDrawing

If they explain it betterIf they explain it better

When we get to listen to ipods- 3 timesWhen we get to listen to ipods- 3 times

MusicMusic

MoneyMoney

Having class more fun or more hands on not just work work work, have the kids give ideas for the hands Having class more fun or more hands on not just work work work, have the kids give ideas for the hands on work because just because the teacher thinks it might be fun it may not be fun for the kids.on work because just because the teacher thinks it might be fun it may not be fun for the kids.

PartiesParties

A teacher being happy is what makes me happy. I think you want to get kids motivated then be happy A teacher being happy is what makes me happy. I think you want to get kids motivated then be happy don’t yell at all the kids if one gets in troubledon’t yell at all the kids if one gets in trouble

Your teachers not only being your teachers being your friend also. Because students don’t want their Your teachers not only being your teachers being your friend also. Because students don’t want their teachers just telling them to sit down and do their work. You got to negotiate with them and joke around teachers just telling them to sit down and do their work. You got to negotiate with them and joke around and be friendly.and be friendly.

Quiet in classQuiet in class

More advanced classes because I can’t learn when everyone else doesn’t get it…I get bored.More advanced classes because I can’t learn when everyone else doesn’t get it…I get bored.

What would make Clinton a better, safer school?What would make Clinton a better, safer school?

More drillsMore drills

New school is going to be a HUGE step upNew school is going to be a HUGE step up

Stop fighting- 2 timesStop fighting- 2 times

If the teachers cared moreIf the teachers cared more

MoneyMoney

More security- 6 timesMore security- 6 times

Less fighting, less drama, more learning, not letting kids do whatever they want, not Less fighting, less drama, more learning, not letting kids do whatever they want, not letting kids roam the halls, getting kids under control during passing periodletting kids roam the halls, getting kids under control during passing period

There are so many fights here because kids think they can get away with it so they do itThere are so many fights here because kids think they can get away with it so they do it

If the kids had more options to do what they want instead of getting onto for If the kids had more options to do what they want instead of getting onto for EVERYTHINGEVERYTHING

Police officers- 2 timesPolice officers- 2 times

More field trips, talent shows, and dance classesMore field trips, talent shows, and dance classes

Watching out for suspicious things and having better classes that fit every child’s needWatching out for suspicious things and having better classes that fit every child’s need

Next Year PlansNext Year Plans

Merge PAWS with Student Council and NJHS in Merge PAWS with Student Council and NJHS in some wayssome ways

Add 6Add 6thth graders in Spring semester graders in Spring semester

Application/interview process to get students who Application/interview process to get students who really want to be involvedreally want to be involved

Activities involving parents and communityActivities involving parents and community

More videos, song writing, skits More videos, song writing, skits

Newcomers ClubNewcomers Club

School store- find donationsSchool store- find donations

Dances/ fundraisersDances/ fundraisers